Business Development Specialist

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 Business Development Specialist to support and improve how our company attracts and selects new Agents. The day to day tasks will include qualifying and identifying potential agents for Priority1

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.

Job Description:

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

Must be able to make 80+ outbound calls a day to logistics sales professionals

Identify and qualify new potential agents to grow your pipeline

Build rapport and trust quickly in order to close and transition potential clients

Work closely with the Director for efficient client transitions

Aggressively expand the Agent Network throughout the United States through solicitation efforts.

Meet and exceed quotas for new business as assigned by their Director

Other duties and projects will be 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

Physical Requirements:

Job functions require long periods of sitting and working from computer workstation; ability to multi-task, problem solve, and prioritize daily workload; excellent organization and record keeping skills; comfortable with oral and written communications, primarily on the telephone and email. Requires extended periods of sitting, normal walking, bending, twisting, and stretching. Capability of sight and hearing required. Ability to deal with stressful situations and occasionally working extended hours. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Priority1 is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Priority-1, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please email talentacq@priority1.com.

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