Business Development Representative - Urgent Role

Business Development Representative

Reports To: Senior Vice President - Business Development

Location: Chicago, IL

Environment: Hybrid (4 days in office; 1 remote)

Work Schedule:

This position is full-time and hybrid Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an hour break, but flexibility is available based on coverage.

Who We Are:

Recognized by Gartner in their Modern 4PL Market Guide, Redwood Logistics is at the forefront of industry innovation. Our cutting-edge supply chain technology pairs with the expertise of our brilliant minds to empower logistics execution across North America and Mexico.

Leveraging a comprehensive range of services, data-centric network solutions, and a seamlessly integrated platform, we have established our prominence as a key player in the mid-market segment within the freight tech industry.

Whether you’re just starting your career or are an established professional looking for your next opportunity, Redwood inspires innovation across teams to provide transformative solutions for our customers.

Purpose of Your Work:

As a Business Development Representative working within Redwood Multimodal (one of our entities), you will work closely with the Operations teams and be responsible for growing and developing Redwood Multimodal customer accounts.

How You Make a Difference Everyday:

• Develop assigned customer accounts (generally worth <$10mm in revenue) by using strategic sales techniques to increase overall revenue and gross profit for assigned accounts
• Implement standard procedures with the Operations Department based on account requirements, including on-boarding account, setting up load tender process, tracking process, and issue-resolution process
• Negotiating all pricing for orders taken from assigned accounts
• Keeping current on industry trends and customer activity

You’ve Got This?

• Minimum 2 years demonstrated success in Sales/Account Management in a freight brokerage (or similar) environment
• Excellent negotiation, Communication, problem-solving, and networking skills
• Ability to drive results within a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Ability to travel on occasion (<10%)

What We Offer:

• Access to experts and resources for your Learning & Development journey
• Opportunity for internal mobility
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Annual fundraising and volunteer events to give back to communities
• Paid time off, floating holidays, time off to volunteer and rollover
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision and 401k plans (with match)
• Flexible spending account, mass transit and dependent care plans available
• Health savings account, with a annual company contribution for plan participants
• Short-term and long-term disability; life insurance policies subsidized by company
• Additional benefits including pet insurance, accident care, access to legal advice and more

Redwood is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions at the Company are based on individual merit, qualifications, abilities, and the Company’s needs and resources. The Company does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotions, discipline, termination or any other aspect of employment on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, military service or status, genetic informatio