Business Development Executive (Freight Management)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Business Development Executive (Freight Management)

Location: 800 Ocean Rd, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Sales / Business Development
Reports To: Vice President of Sales

About Us

Land Link Traffic Systems is a freight management firm dedicated to providing innovative, reliable, and scalable transportation solutions across North America. We help shippers manage their logistics operation to ensure smooth, on-time, in-full, and cost-effective delivery of goods.

We're looking for a driven and results-oriented Business Development Executive (BDE) to join our dynamic team and help us expand our market presence.

Position Summary

As a Business Development Executive , you will be responsible for generating new business opportunities by identifying, contacting, and qualifying potential customers who require freight management services. You will play a critical role in building our sales pipeline and driving revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect & Outreach: Research and identify potential shippers and clients through cold calls, emails, LinkedIn, and CRM tools.
• Lead Qualification: Engage leads in conversation to understand their logistics needs, challenges, and fit for our services.
• Appointment Setting: Schedule meetings and demos for Vice President of Sales members with qualified prospects.
• CRM Management: Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and prospect interactions in the CRM system.
• Market Research: Monitor industry trends and identify potential opportunities for growth in new verticals or regions.
• Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams to align strategies and ensure a smooth handoff of leads.
• Performance Metrics: Meet or exceed weekly/monthly KPIs for outreach, qualified leads, and scheduled meetings.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in sales, specifically in a logistics/brokerage environment
• Strong communication, persuasion, and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with cold calling, prospecting, and handling objections
• Self-motivated, organized, and goal-oriented with a strong work ethic
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot)
• Understanding of freight brokerage, 3PL, or transportation industry

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary (Based on experience) + commission
• PTO and paid holidays
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• A fast-paced, energetic team culture