Entry-Level Business Development Representative

About the Role

Join LoadDelivered Logistics, a Logistics Plus company, as an Entry-Level Business Development Representative and build a career in sales. You will connect with companies needing freight transportation, understand their shipping challenges, and develop solutions. You will own the sales process from prospecting to account growth.

Training

You will start with a structured, two- to three-month training program covering:

• Classroom instruction on logistics fundamentals and the transportation industry.
• Practice calls to refine your approach.
• Shadowing experienced representatives.
• Live prospecting calls under supervision.

Coaching and support will continue as you build your book of business.

Key Responsibilities

• Find new customers through high-volume cold calls, emails, and other outbound outreach.
• Conduct discovery conversations to understand shipping challenges and identify solutions.
• Develop transportation proposals, negotiate pricing, and convert prospects into customers.
• Build lasting relationships with accounts and identify opportunities for further support.
• Coordinate freight, communicate shipment updates, and help resolve issues with internal teams.
• Manage your pipeline by keeping prospect and account information organized to meet activity, sales, and profitability goals.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Motivation to build a career in sales and learn the logistics industry.
• Comfort initiating conversations and making consistent outbound calls.
• Resilience when faced with rejection and a willingness to apply feedback.
• Strong listening, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Organization, attention to detail, and reliable follow-through.
• A competitive mindset paired with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

About LoadDelivered

LoadDelivered Logistics is a Chicago freight brokerage founded in 2008, part of Logistics Plus since 2025. They move truckload, LTL, flatbed, heavy haul, and refrigerated freight across North America. LoadDelivered has been recognized by Transport Topics as a Top Freight Brokerage Firm and named WK Kellogg’s Broker of the Year.

Compensation & Schedule

• $50,000 base salary + uncapped commission.
• Commission typically begins once first accounts are built, usually within the first six months.
• Monday–Thursday in office; Friday work from home.

Benefits & Perks

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• 401(k) company match.
• On-site workout facility and discounted Chicago Athletic Clubs membership.
• Company-sponsored social events.
• Opportunities to give back through philanthropy and community events.
• Casual dress code.