
Business Development Manager – Final Mile
A.P. Moller - Maersk
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Charlotte • Illinois • New Jersey • United States
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Salary
💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Own the full sales cycle from prospecting and lead generation through contract execution and onboarding
- Acquiring new enterprise and mid-market customers requiring heavy bulky, white-glove, and in-home delivery solutions
- Target shippers in furniture, appliances, bedding, fitness equipment, home décor, home improvement and specialty retail
- Develop account strategies to penetrate complex organizations with multiple decision-makers
- Sell value-based final mile solutions including: Heavy bulky threshold and white-glove delivery Room-of-choice, unpacking, assembly, and installation Returns, reverse logistics, and haul-away services Dedicated and hybrid delivery models Complex installations
- Collaborate with operations, pricing, and solution design teams to create customized delivery solutions
- Present compelling proposals that balance service, scalability, and cost
- Build and maintain strong executive-level relationships with customers and prospects
- Maintain accurate pipeline management and forecasting in CRM
Requirements
- Minimum 7+ years of business development or sales experience in final mile, heavy bulky, home delivery, or white-glove logistics
- Proven track record of closing new logos and complex transportation or logistics deals
- Strong understanding of last mile cost drivers, service levels, and operational constraints
- Knowledge of dedicated fleet, brokered final mile, and hybrid delivery models
- Experience with furniture, appliance, or specialty retail delivery networks
- Experience selling to retailers, manufacturers, and e-commerce brands
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and commercial mindset — able to interpret data, spot opportunity, and translate insight into action.
- Entrepreneurial energy and accountability — you take ownership, act decisively, and deliver results without waiting to be told.
- Expert in applied technology for prospecting and target identification.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO etc.)
- Car allowance or mileage reimbursement
- New-logo accelerators and performance incentives
- Highly competitive compensation package with performance-driven incentives and ability to earn uncapped commission
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
business developmentsales experiencefinal mile logisticsheavy bulky deliverywhite-glove logisticspipeline managementforecastingdata interpretationnegotiationpresentation
Soft Skills
communicationanalytical mindsetcommercial mindsetentrepreneurial energyaccountabilityrelationship buildingcollaborationstrategic thinkingownershipdecisiveness
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeadvanced degreessales certificationslogistics certificationsbusiness development certificationsproject management certificationsnegotiation certificationsdata analysis certificationssupply chain management certificationscustomer relationship management certifications