Outreach Business Development Representative
Worldwide
Outreach Business Development Representative (Cold Caller) Transportation & Logistics Company Remote | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity About Us We are a growing transportation and logistics company based in the United States that specializes in building long-term commercial transportation partnerships. Unlike traditional courier companies that focus on one-time deliveries, our mission is to secure dedicated transportation contracts with businesses that require recurring cargo van and box truck services. We proudly serve industries including: Medical Courier & Medical Equipment Logistics Manufacturing Logistics Trade Contractor Deliveries Last-Mile Commercial Freight Automotive Parts Distribution Retail Store Replenishment Event & Exhibit Logistics Our goal is simple: To become one of the most trusted business-to-business transportation companies in our market through professionalism, integrity, and exceptional customer service. As we continue to grow, we are looking for someone who wants to grow with us. This is not just another cold-calling job as we are offering a highly needed service. This is an opportunity to become an important part of building a transportation company from the ground up. Position Overview We are looking for a professional, motivated, and highly organized Business Development Representative (Cold Caller) to identify qualified transportation opportunities and schedule appointments with businesses that may benefit from our services. You will be the first point of contact for many of our future customers. Your role is not to pressure businesses into buying. Instead, your responsibility is to understand how they currently handle transportation, identify potential opportunities, build professional relationships, and schedule qualified appointments for our management team. Every recurring transportation contract begins with a conversation. That conversation starts with you. What You'll Do Your daily responsibilities will include: Researching companies before making contact. Calling businesses throughout the United States. Speaking professionally with receptionists, managers, and business owners. Identifying the appropriate decision-makers. Learning how companies currently manage their transportation and deliveries. Asking thoughtful qualifying questions. Building rapport with prospective customers. Identifying recurring transportation opportunities. Scheduling qualified appointments. Recording detailed CRM notes after every conversation. Sending follow-up emails when appropriate. Following up with prospects as scheduled. Maintaining professionalism during every interaction. Learning about the transportation and logistics industry. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is: Fluent in spoken and written English. Friendly and professional on the phone. Comfortable speaking with business owners and executives. Organized and detail-oriented. Coachable and eager to learn. Confident without being aggressive. Comfortable making outbound phone calls. Self-motivated while working remotely. Able to build relationships through conversation. Reliable and committed to long-term employment. Sales or cold-calling experience is helpful but not required. We are willing to train the right person. The Ideal Candidate The ideal person for this role enjoys: Talking with people. Solving business problems. Learning new industries. Building professional relationships. Working independently. Being part of a growing company. Improving every day. If you enjoy helping businesses and are looking for a long-term opportunity rather than just another remote job, we'd love to meet you. What We Will Teach You You do not need transportation experience. We provide extensive training on: The transportation and logistics industry. Business-to-business sales. Cargo van transportation. Box truck transportation. Dedicated transportation contracts. Lead qualification. Appointment setting. CRM management. Professional sales communication. Transportation terminology. Our seven target industries. Sales processes and best practices. Our goal is to help you become an expert in commercial transportation sales. Compensation We offer: Competitive hourly pay (based on experience and location). Long-term remote employment. Paid training. Ongoing coaching and support. Performance-based bonus opportunities. Performance Bonus Program In addition to your hourly pay, you will have the opportunity to earn performance-based bonuses as you contribute to the growth of our company. Our incentive program is designed to reward quality, professionalism, and results—not simply the number of phone calls you make. Performance bonuses may be awarded for key milestones throughout our sales process, including qualified appointments, opportunities that progress through our sales pipeline, and long-term transportation contracts that originate from your efforts. The specific bonus structure, eligibility requirements, and performance criteria will be discussed during the interview and onboarding process. Our goal is to recognize and reward employees who consistently identify high-quality opportunities, build professional relationships, and contribute to the long-term success of our transportation company. Why Join Our Company? We're building much more than a transportation company. We're building systems, relationships, and a team that will continue growing for years to come. As we expand, there will be opportunities for advancement into positions such as: Senior Business Development Representative Lead Appointment Setter Sales Team Leader Sales Manager Business Development Manager We believe in promoting from within whenever possible. If you're committed, coachable, and consistently produce results, there will be opportunities to grow alongside our company. Our Core Values We believe in: Integrity Professionalism Reliability Continuous Improvement Teamwork Accountability Respect Long-Term Relationships Every employee represents our company, and we expect every interaction with customers to reflect these values. Before You Apply Please apply only if you: Are looking for long-term employment. Have reliable high-speed internet. Have a quiet workspace. Are comfortable making outbound phone calls every day. Speak fluent English. Are dependable and punctual. Are eager to learn. Want to grow with a company rather than simply work for one. If this sounds like the type of opportunity you've been looking for, we'd love to hear from you. We're not just hiring a cold caller. We're looking for someone who wants to help build one of the most respected transportation companies in the industry.
- More than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 6+ monthsDuration
- IntermediateExperience Level
$7.00
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$15.00
Hourly- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
Skills and Expertise
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- Proposals:10 to 15
- Last viewed by client:3 weeks ago
- Interviewing:9
- Invites sent:30
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- United StatesAllen3:00 AM
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