Business Development Manager- Maersk Ground Freight

Maersk•Los Angeles, IL

8d•$120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly driven Business Development Hunter to aggressively grow our LTL portfolio by acquiring net-new customer logos . This role is focused exclusively on prospecting, qualifying, and closing new LTL business , with minimal account management responsibility. The ideal candidate is a proven logistics sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced, quota-driven environment and has deep experience selling LTL (Standard and White Glove), B2B/B2C transportation solutions to shippers. Experience in selling FTL, final mile, dedicated, pool point transportation solutions is a considered a plus. As a Business Development Manager , you are a catalyst in this mission. Your work goes beyond selling — you will identify and win new-logo business , partner strategically with prospects, and build trusted relationships that lead to enduring value and transformational growth. As a key member of the North America Business Development team , your focus will be to generate and close new business in the Maersk Ground Freight portfolio. You will identify ideal target customers using data, insight, and intuition — and you’ll position Maersk as the logistics partner that delivers clarity, reliability, and innovation. In this position you will be responsible for outreach, identifying and prospecting new logos for Maersk Ground Freight and generating sales as well as building a sales pipeline that allows consistent business growth for ground freight.

Requirements

Proven track record (7+ years) in new business acquisition , ideally in ground freight within the United States especially LTL (standard and white glove deliveries). Additional experience in final mile home delivery, FTL and dedicated solutions as well as domestic freight forwarding is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to win “new logo” customers through data-driven targeting, strategic outreach, and consultative selling.
Deep understanding of domestic transportation (LTL, FTL, Dedicated, Final mile, pool point solutions)
Strong analytical and commercial mindset — able to interpret data, spot opportunity, and translate insight into action.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills — you build trust, adapt quickly, and lead conversations with confidence and authenticity.
Entrepreneurial energy and accountability — you take ownership, act decisively, and deliver results without waiting to be told.
Expert in applied technology for prospecting and target identification.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CSCP, SCPro) are a plus.
Hunter mentality with relentless drive for new business
Results-oriented and comfortable in a high-accountability sales culture
Strong financial acumen with focus on yield and margin
Ability to navigate complex organizations and multiple stakeholders
High level of autonomy, discipline, and time management

Nice To Haves

Additional experience in final mile home delivery, FTL and dedicated solutions as well as domestic freight forwarding is a plus.
advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CSCP, SCPro) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct discovery to understand shipper freight profiles, lane structures, service requirements, and pain points
Present and sell LTL solutions including standard LTL, expedited LTL, volume LTL, cross-border, and accessorial-heavy freight
Collaborate with pricing, operations, and carrier management teams to build competitive solutions
Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service agreements to close profitable business
Build relationships with transportation, supply chain, and procurement decision-makers
Maintain strong market awareness of LTL carriers, capacity trends, and competitive landscape
Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings
Maintain accurate pipeline and activity reporting in CRM
Meet or exceed new logo revenue and margin targets
Track and report on prospecting activity, win rates, and sales cycle performance
Win New-Logo Business: You are laser-focused on acquiring new customers. You identify, engage, and convert high-potential prospects into long-term Maersk clients.
Prioritize with Insight: Use multiple data sources — market intelligence, CRM analytics, supply chain databases, and internal benchmarks — to segment and prioritize target accounts with the highest potential value and strategic fit.
Lead with Empathy and Purpose: Build relationships through genuine understanding, active listening, and customer-first engagement. You earn trust and influence by putting the customer’s goals at the center.
Sell Solutions, Not Products: Understand each prospect’s supply chain challenges and design solutions using all Maersk Ground freight products.
Collaborate to Win: Work closely with solution engineering, operations, product, pricing, and legal to craft compelling proposals that balance commercial goals with operational feasibility.
Own the Sales Cycle: Use structured sales methodologies (Maersk Value Selling, Challenger, Miller Heiman, SPIN, etc.) to manage the full sales lifecycle from first contact to contract signature.
Build a Better Pipeline: Keep a strong and healthy pipeline in SFDC - SalesForce.com, driven by both proactive outreach and strategic account targeting.
Execute with Discipline: Use Covey’s principle of “beginning with the end in mind” — set clear objectives, measure results, and constantly improve your approach.