Now Hiring - Western Logistics Express - Business Development Manager - Freight Broker in North Kansas City, MO

Full description of the position

Western Logistics Express is looking for energetic, goal-driven team players to join our rapidly growing Brokerage team as Business Development Managers! We offer one of the most competitive compensation packages in the industry, offering 35% commissions, a competitive base salary, and uncapped commissions.

Named as one of the top 25 fastest-growing companies in Kansas City, Western Logistics Express also offers plenty of room for advancement as we continue to grow our team and our organization!

What does a Freight Broker/Business Development Manager Do?

• Manage and develop a client portfolio providing client cost savings while increasing profitability
• Sell and negotiate with mid-level management
• Manage client’s daily shipments
• Proactively communicate, providing excellent customer service. Identify & uncover organic growth opportunities within your client portfolio
• Continuously achieve Customer Sales Rep metrics and KPIs
• Negotiate pricing with clients and prospective clients
• Willingness to learn, grow and adapt to a changing industry
• Close deals with prospective clients
• Think on the fly, multitask, and demonstrate strong communication skills
• Build dynamic, long-lasting customer relationships
• Have fun and immerse yourself in a fun, fast-paced, exciting company culture!!

What qualifies me for this awesome opportunity?

• Ability to build and grow relationships
• 1-2 years of logistics brokerage sales experience
• Ability to persuade, motivate, and influence
• Attention to detail
• Enthusiastic and persistent
• Goal driven
• Excellent verbal and written skills

What will I get in return?

• Base and uncapped commission up to 35% of Gross Profit
• Annual Company Incentive Trip
• Comprehensive benefits package including PTO, health, dental, vision, 401(k) Match, and MORE!
• Casual, fun work environment
• Paid time off
• Remote and Hybrid work options

WLX/Western Logistics Express provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Freight Broker: 2 years (Required)
• Inside sales: 2 years (Required)
• Supply chain management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person