Business Development Specialist

Posted 8 Days Ago
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Tempe, AZ, USA
In-Office
50K-50K Annually
Entry level
Logistics • Transportation • Travel
The Role
Prospect logistics sales professionals, make 80+ outbound calls daily, qualify potential Agents, build relationships, sell the Agent opportunity, transition qualified prospects, expand the nationwide Agent Network, and meet assigned business quotas.
Summary Generated by Built In

Priority1 strives to go beyond simply offering jobs. We foster careers by creating a great working environment for our team members. We hire talented individuals who will provide the best support and can quickly adapt to the rapidly changing world of logistics. These talented men and women drive our business, and we are committed to their success.

 

Priority1 is looking for a driven, competitive Business Development Specialist to help grow our nationwide Agent Network.

In this role, you'll be on the front lines of Priority1's growth—prospecting, connecting with successful logistics sales professionals, and identifying high-potential Agents who can expand our presence across the country. This is a fast-paced, high-volume opportunity for someone who loves building relationships, thrives on competition, and is motivated by results.

Priority1 strives to go beyond simply offering jobs—we build careers. We create an environment where talented, motivated people have the opportunity to grow, succeed, and make an impact. Our team members drive our business, and we're committed to giving them the support and resources they need to succeed in the rapidly changing world of logistics.

Job Responsibilities
  • Heavy prospecting to find and identify top talent within the logistics industry

  • Make 80+ outbound calls per day to logistics sales professionals

  • Identify and qualify new potential Agents to continuously grow your pipeline

  • Build rapport and establish trust quickly with prospective Agents

  • Sell the Priority1 Agent opportunity and successfully transition qualified prospects

  • Work closely with the Director to ensure efficient Agent transitions

  • Aggressively expand Priority1's Agent Network throughout the United States through consistent prospecting and solicitation efforts

  • Meet and exceed new business quotas as assigned by the Director

  • Take on additional duties and projects as assigned by the Director

Job Requirements
  • College degree preferred

  • Proven experience in sales or recruitment preferred but not necessary

  • Proven self-starter with confidence, high energy and competitiveness

  • Naturally enthusiastic and energetic

  • Determined to be part of a winning team

Benefits & Pay

Base Salary of $50,000+ Commission Model

401k & Profit Sharing Plan

Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependents

Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee

Vision Insurance

HSA with Employer Contributions

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(k) Plan

Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation

Paid Holidays AND PTO

Cancer, Critical Illness, and Accident Policies available

Priority1 is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Skills Required

  • College degree
  • Experience in sales or recruitment
  • Self-starter with confidence, high energy, and competitiveness
  • Enthusiastic and energetic attitude
  • Determination to contribute to a winning team
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The Company
HQ: Little Rock, AR
1,621 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

Priority1 was founded in 1995 and has morphed into a technology-enabled third-party logistics company deploying cutting edge automation. Partnered with thousands of national and regional carriers, we offer full multimodal transportation services, making Priority1 a true one-stop shop for all your logistics needs. With our continuous technology advancements and core values, our mission is to be an innovator and continue to be a leader in the technology and logistics space. As a company, we are dedicated to establishing lifelong partnerships with customers, vendors, freight agents, and employees through our people, technology, expertise, and most importantly, our values. Priority1’s success is measured by how well we simplify your logistics needs. Your product is our priority.

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