
Development Manager
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full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Spring • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $97,000 - $145,000 per year
About the role
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities with a focus on project cargo and over-dimensional freight services.
- Develop client-specific transport solutions for high-value and complex shipments.
- Conduct site visits, RFQ consultations, and scope evaluations for heavy lift and project logistics needs.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and compliance teams to ensure execution aligns with customer requirements.
- Negotiate freight rates, project contracts, and service agreements for international and domestic shipments.
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with EPCs, OEMs, and project owners.
- Monitor market trends in project logistics and provide strategic input to leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in freight forwarding sales, with direct involvement in project or over-dimensional freight.
- Strong technical understanding of multimodal project logistics including flat-rack, breakbulk, RoRo, and barge movements.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, transport specs, and lifting plans.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills for high-stakes and multi-party contracts.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms (e.g., MS Dynamics)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
freight forwardingproject logisticsmultimodal logisticsflat-rack transportbreakbulk transportRoRo transportbarge movementstechnical drawing interpretationtransport specificationslifting plans
Soft Skills
communication skillsnegotiation skillsrelationship buildingstrategic inputcollaborationclient-specific solution development