At least 3 years of sales experience within domestic transportation, freight brokerage, or third-party logistics.
Ability to develop and grow a book of business.
Strong understanding of domestic truckload and freight brokerage.
Demonstrated success in new business development and account growth.
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to independently develop new business opportunities.
A bachelor's degree is preferred; relevant industry experience is strongly considered.
Responsibilities
Develop new business through prospecting, referrals, industry relationships, and an existing professional network.
Build and manage a strong pipeline of domestic freight brokerage opportunities.
Sell transportation solutions including truckload, less-than-truckload, expedited, dedicated, and other domestic transportation services.
Develop and grow long-term relationships with shippers and key decision-makers.
Identify additional opportunities within existing accounts to increase revenue and shipment volume.
Collaborate with operations and carrier teams to ensure successful onboarding and consistent execution.
Understand customer transportation challenges and develop solutions based on service, capacity, pricing, and operational needs.
Represent Sciens Logistics at customer meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities.
Maintain accurate customer relationship management activity, pipeline information, and sales reporting.
Desired Qualifications
Existing relationships or a network within the transportation and shipping industry are strongly preferred.
About Sciens Logistics
Sciens Logistics is a leader in the logistics industry, specializing in truck brokerage, freight forwarding, warehousing, and dedicated trucking services. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions that optimize supply chain operations and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction. At Sciens, our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative and inclusive workplace where individuals can thrive, grow, and make a meaningful impact. If you’re passionate about logistics and ready to drive success, we’d love to welcome you to our team.
Business Development Manager
Location: Dallas, TX Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
The Business Development Manager is responsible for developing new business and growing customer relationships within the domestic transportation and freight brokerage market.
This role is ideal for an experienced transportation sales professional with an established network and strong understanding of domestic freight who can identify opportunities, develop long-term customer relationships, and provide reliable transportation solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Develop new business through prospecting, referrals, industry relationships, and an existing professional network
Build and manage a strong pipeline of domestic freight brokerage opportunities
Sell transportation solutions including truckload, LTL, expedited, dedicated, and other domestic transportation services
Develop and grow long-term relationships with shippers and key decision-makers
Identify additional opportunities within existing accounts to increase revenue and shipment volume
Collaborate closely with operations and carrier teams to ensure successful onboarding and consistent execution
Understand customer transportation challenges and develop solutions based on service, capacity, pricing, and operational needs
Represent Sciens Logistics at customer meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities
Maintain accurate CRM activity, pipeline information, and sales reporting
Qualifications
Experience: 3+ years of sales experience within domestic transportation, freight brokerage, or third-party logistics
Proven ability to develop and grow a book of business
Existing relationships or network within the transportation and shipping industry strongly preferred
Strong understanding of domestic truckload and freight brokerage
Demonstrated success in new business development and account growth
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Self-motivated with the ability to independently develop new business opportunities
Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant industry experience strongly considered
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive Base Salary
Competitive monthly commission structure tied to performance
Strong operational support to help sales professionals grow and retain their business
Opportunities for continued career growth and advancement
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Medical | Dental | Vision | Basic Life and AD&D Insurance | Paid Time Off
If you’re an experienced transportation sales professional looking for an opportunity to grow your book of business with strong operational support and a growing logistics company, we encourage you to apply and join the Sciens Logistics team.