Sales and Business Development Specialist

At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

The Sales and Business Development Specialist will play a critical role in the growth of our freight brokerage business Standard Logistics Solutions as our market share expands. The candidate will be responsible for acquiring new shippers, liaising with the operations team and other internal functions and ensuring a best-in-class customer experience.

The role will focus on acquiring small and large shippers, with a focus on (but not limited to) flatbed FTL.

Essential Duties:

● Identify and acquire new shippers in strategic growth areas for Standard Logistics Solutions.

● Be insanely customer focused

● Establish long-lasting partnerships with shippers

● Lead business review meetings with customers, own the customer relationship

● Liaise with operations, finance and other departments to ensure alignment

● Identify new growth opportunities and liaise with team members to implement

● Perform other duties as assigned

We Require

● Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent combination of education and industry specific experience this is equal to 7 yrs of experience and a High School Diploma

● 3+ years of experience in the Transportation Industry in a freight brokerage sales capacity with a Bachelors Degree.

We also Value

● 5+ years of sales experience

● Advanced knowledge of flatbed FTL

● Advanced knowledge of the transportation industry

● Advanced knowledge of sales systems and tools

● Advanced knowledge of truck transportation rules and regulations

Benefits

● We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental and vision for you and your family.

● Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.

● Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and / or Roth contributions.

● Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.

● Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.

● We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

Standard Logistics complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.

Annual Salary Range: 63,007-80,509

How We Protect What Matters Most:1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).