Sales Development Executive The Sales Development Executive will build new enterprise business by identifying high-value prospects, developing tailored J.B. Hunt solutions and guiding customers from initial outreach through implementation. This role aligns internal teams around a long-term customer strategy, then transitions mature accounts to the appropriate sales team for ongoing management.
Key Responsibilities:
Generate new business leads through data insights, sales tools, cold calling, networking and other prospecting methods.- Consult with prospects to understand business needs, define scope, develop solutions, submit proposals, negotiate contracts and close business.- Coordinate with customers and internal teams to launch solutions and establish mutually agreed implementation plans.- Set clear implementation expectations and monitor account health, including customer KPIs, revenue quality, growth opportunities, contracts and payment terms.- Develop a long-term account growth strategy and opportunity roadmap for transition to the ongoing sales team.
Skills:
High-velocity prospecting- Sales negotiation and closing- Sales forecasting and future-focused planning aligned with J.B. Hunt business strategy and market opportunities- Pipeline management and optimization
Minimum qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED- Three to four years of transportation, logistics or related experience- Valid driver's license and a clean motor vehicle record that meets J.B. Hunt standards
Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, logistics, communications or a related field- Three to four years of transportation, logistics or related experience- Two to three years of direct sales experience