Drayage Sales Specialist

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Columbus, OH, USA
In-Office
Junior
Logistics • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics • Industrial
The Role
Generate and convert leads in the U.S. and Mexico drayage market, conduct sales calls, build relationships with shipping lines, logistics providers, freight forwarders, and port authorities, negotiate agreements, monitor industry trends, and collaborate with operations. The role requires cold-calling, prospecting, closing, strong negotiation, organization, and prioritization skills. This is a fully on-site position in Columbus, Ohio, with a base salary and uncapped commission structure.
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Description

 **You must be able to work 100% on-site at our HQ in downtown, Columbus, OH**

Are you ready to revolutionize the drayage game and take charge of your logistics destiny? We are seeking a drayage sales rep to join our growing team at BBI logistics. As a master of drayage solutions, you'll play a pivotal role in building and maintaining key client relationships while securing top-notch business opportunities.

What you’ll be doing.

  • Energize your creativity to identify and self-generate new leads within the drayage market in the US and MX. Seek out potential clients and establish initial contact. Be able to convert warm leads into a sale
  • Initiate sales calls and develop strategic relationships with key stakeholders including shipping lines, logistics providers, freight forwarders, and port authorities
  • Utilize your exceptional negotiation skills to reach mutually beneficial agreements with clients, carriers, and suppliers
  • Stay on the cutting edge of industry trends, keeping a finger on the pulse of the drayage landscape to capitalize on emerging opportunities
  • Collaborate with team mates to ensure smooth and efficient drayage operations

What you’ll bring to the table.

  • Confidence and strong self-assuredness to succeed in cold-calling prospects and making a sale
  • You are a master at closing the deal and you have proven experience in hunting and closing business
  • International, drayage or logistics sales experience preferred
  • 2+ years of professional sales experience preferred
  • Willing to go the extra mile to do whatever it takes to get the job done
  • Entrepreneurial and competitive spirit (if you’re not first, you’re last)
  • Strong ability to sell and negotiate with confidence and a winning attitude
  • Maintain composure in high-stress scenarios
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to recognize and prioritize profitable opportunities

What you can earn.

  • Top performers take advantage of our competitive base salary and uncapped commission structure

What we bring to the table.

  • Don’t worry about paying for parking – we’ve got you covered
  • We care about your well-being - we offer an EAP program and health benefits
  • Invest in your future with our 401K match
  • Sales development and career path – 100% of sales leadership promoted from within
  • Paid training and mentorship program

Trophy’s in our case.

  • Nationally awarded as selling power’s 50 best companies to sell for in 2022 and 2023
  • Great place to work certified
  • #1 fastest growing privately held company in central Ohio
  • Largest central Ohio privately held company
  • Named A best place to work 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023

Who we are.

BBI logistics offers transportation solutions including but not limited to truckload, intermodal, LTL, expedited, purchase order consolidation, drayage, route optimization, cold storage, expedited delivery, and natural disaster response. As A rapidly growing company, BBI is quickly becoming A premier transportation provider nationwide.

#Betterwithbbi

BBI logistics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

Skills Required

  • Ability to work 100% on-site at the company headquarters in downtown Columbus, Ohio
  • Proven experience hunting and closing new business
  • Confidence and ability to cold-call prospects and close sales
  • Strong selling and negotiation skills
  • Ability to maintain composure in high-stress scenarios
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to recognize and prioritize profitable opportunities
  • International, drayage, or logistics sales experience
  • Two or more years of professional sales experience
  • Entrepreneurial and competitive spirit
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The Company
316 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

BBI Logistics is a freight brokerage firm based in Columbus, Ohio. They specialize in handling full truckload shipments, LTL, intermodal, specialized equipment, and expedited shipments. The company provides comprehensive transportation solutions, including purchase order optimization, consolidation, storage, and natural disaster response, serving as a partner in transportation for shippers across North America.

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