Business Development Specialist
The Business Development Specialist at Confidential Client is responsible for generating and qualifying new sales leads through targeted outreach using calls, emails, texts, and social media. This entry-level role focuses on educating potential clients about the company's logistics and home delivery services, managing leads in Salesforce, and setting appointments to advance the sales process. The position requires strong communication, persistence, and a goal-driven mindset within a fast-paced, team-oriented office environment in Eagan, MN.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, logistics and transportation.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Compensation
Estimated: $37,061 per year (estimated)
What You’ll Do
- Use targeted prospect lists (and create your own) to identify and qualify new sales leads using tools such as ZoomInfo
- Execute outbound prospecting across channels: phone, email, text messaging and social media to generate interest
- Log leads, follow-up activities, and maintain account information in Salesforce.com
- Educate potential clients about our services and present the company’s value proposition
- Handle objections and convert interest into qualified opportunities
- Qualify leads and set meetings between decision makers and senior sales team members
- Facilitate initial conversations with prospective customers and build professional relationships
- Provide market feedback to marketing to improve lead generation and messaging
- Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly targets for qualified leads and meetings set
Qualifications
- Clear interest in pursuing a career in sales
- Strong communication skills with emphasis on listening, persuasion, and persistence
- Demonstrated work ethic and track record of results (academic, professional, or extracurricular)
- Ambitious, self-motivated, competitive, and able to work with minimal supervision
- Comfortable in a fast-paced team environment and coachable in a structured sales model
- Goal-oriented and results-driven, eager to learn and adopt technology to boost performance
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (not required)
Preferred Skills
- Excellent relationship-building and networking abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience or comfort using Salesforce (or similar CRM) and prospecting tools like ZoomInfo
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
Working Conditions & Physical / Mental Demands
- Work is primarily performed in an indoor office environment with frequent contact with customers, vendors, and colleagues
- Occasional visits to local warehouses may be required
- Physical requirements: ability to sit and stand for extended periods, walk, reach, bend, lift or move up to 25 pounds, and operate standard office equipment
- Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
About the Client
Confidential Client is a fast-growing logistics and transportation company operating multiple business lines including home delivery of large-scale items and freight/transportation services. The company focuses on reliable final-mile and middle-mile delivery solutions and on providing secure transport for enterprise equipment.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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