Business Development Director- Maersk Ground Freight

Business Development Director- Maersk Ground Freight Opportunity Business Development Director 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 Director , you are a catalyst in this mission. Your work goes beyond selling u2014 you will identify and win new-logo business , partner strategically with prospects, and build trusted relationships that lead to enduring value and transformational growth. What Youu2019ll Do 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 u2014 and youu2019ll 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. Sales Execution + 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 Market & Relationship Development + 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 Performance & Reporting + 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 Travel: 30u201350% Key Responsibilities: + 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 u2014 market intelligence, CRM analytics, supply chain databases, and internal benchmarks u2014 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 customeru2019s goals at the center. + 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 - , driven by both proactive outreach and strategic account targeting. + Execute with Discipline: Use Coveyu2019s principle of u201cbeginning with the end in mindu201d u2014 set clear objectives, measure results, and constantly improve your approach. What Makes You a Great Fit Youu2019re motivated to win every day and drive growth with onboarding new business and developing solutions that drive value for the customer and our organization. You are organized, disciplined and ferocious, driven by closing deals and hunting. You blend the humility and resolve of a Jim Collins

Created: 2026-02-02