Business Development Representative - SMB

What You'll Do

ArcBest is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that leverages our technology and full suite of shipping and logistics solutions to meet our customers’ supply chain needs.

In 2021, ArcBest acquired MoLo Solutions , one of the fastest-growing truckload brokerages in North America. MoLo is known industry-wide for excellent customer service and trusted carrier relationships.

These deep, trusted carrier relationships added committed capacity, high-volume freight programs, drop and hook capabilities and more consistent performance to ArcBest’s already robust truckload network.

ArcBest’s large customer base also gave these carriers access to more consistent freight to keep their trucks moving a win-win situation.

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Currently, we are looking for a Business Development Representative - SMB to join the ArcBest team. The Business Development Representative - SMB builds their own portfolio of small to medium sized customers across North America, with the opportunity to solicit any region and / or vertical in North America.

Our current customers range from different verticals, including but not limited to, food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, construction, and retail.

The Business Development Representative - SMB prospects customers, actively sells ArcBest transportation services, and develops relationships with accounts.

This position is the main point of contact for customer interactions, and works cross-functionally with the modal operations and carrier sales departments.

Your contribution may include :

• Research new leads by utilizing customer databases and customer relationship management software
• Prospect small to medium sized customers through cold calling and email communication
• Uncover customer needs while successfully positioning all ArcBest services, including but not limited to, truckload, less-than-truckload, and managed transportation
• Act as a consultant to customers to build and maintain customer relationships
• Maximize operational efficiencies for customer shipments by using the transportation management software
• Proactively identify issues and resolve problems to uphold our commitment to service
• Collaborate cross-functionally with carrier sales, yield management, and modal operations departments
• Assist and oversee revenue collection process as needed
• Effectively support teammates’ accounts when necessary
• Other duties and projects, as assigned

As a Business Development Representative - SMB , you will be a member of the ArcBest Sales team at the MoLo Solutions headquarters, located in the Fulton Market neighborhood of Chicago, with a team focused on growth, relentless commitment to customer service, and an inclusive work culture.

Your hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm, with irregular hours that may occur depending on workload.