Business Development Manager

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The Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and nurturing client relationships, and driving revenue growth. The BDM plays a key role in expanding the company’s market presence through strategic partnerships, customer acquisition, and innovative growth strategies. This position also collaborates with other departments as needed to carry out key initiatives, align strategies with executive management's vision, and provide leadership consistent with PTL's values.

• Identify, research, and target potential clients and business opportunities in alignment with company goals
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve business growth targets
• Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients
• Conduct client meetings, presentations, and negotiations to close deals
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and operations teams to support lead generation and brand awareness
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of market trends, competition, and customer needs
• Represent the company at networking events, trade shows, and industry conferences
• Track, report, and manage business development performance metrics using CRM tools
• Prepare proposals, contracts, and business cases for new opportunities
• Provide feedback to internal teams on market demands, product enhancements, and potential opportunities

• Special projects as requeste
• Perform other duties as assigne

• Strategic thinking and problem-solvi
• Relationship manageme
• Sales and persuasion techniqu
• Market analys
• Resilience and adaptabili

• nts:5–7 years of experience in business development, sales, or related fi
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  Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and driving business gro
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  Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation ski
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  Strong organizational and time-management abilit
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  Proficiency in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Hub Sp
• ot).Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional t
• eam.
  
  Willingness to travel as nee
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  Must drive a minimum of 5k miles annually to be eligible for Mo
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  Valid and current driver’s lice
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  Have and maintain an acceptable driving rec

• tion:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (MBA prefer

Not Applicable

Full-time

Oil and Gas, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Truck Transportation

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance