Business Development Manager

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Job Description:

• Grand Prairie, TX and surrounding areas
• Up to 100 miles

At Ryder, our most important competitive advantage is our people. CULTURE-INTEGRITY-FAMILY. As a Business Development Manager, you’ll be part of a dynamic team, equipped to succeed and empowered to develop your sales career.

If you want to keep that momentum moving forward in Transportation & Logistics, you’ve come to the right place. Structured work weeks, competitive pay plus commission, full benefits package, 401k employer match, and a discount on RyderShares.

The Business Development Manager (BDM) for Fleet Management Solutions (FMS) is responsible for developing new customer business within an assigned sales territory. The BDM educates prospects and builds their value perception of Ryder’s services by using the Ryder Sales Process. This is accomplished by developing sales plans, analyzing the profitability of prospects, and fully understanding the competitive influences and risks with each account. Your ability to connect, build value and build relationships is critical.

Ryder isn’t just a great place to grow your career, it’s a company that has been recognized time and again for excellence, integrity and its commitment to people:

• One of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America – Newsweek
• America’s Best Large Employers – Forbes
• World’s Most Admired Companies – Fortune Magazine
• Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation – Women in Trucking
• Overdrive Award – General Motors
• Food Logistics’ Top 3PL Award – SDC EXEC
• Reader’s Choice Excellence Awards – Inbound Logistics
• Top Women to Watch in Transportation
• Supplier Environmental Excellence Award – Verizon

Develop a pre-sales strategy for target accounts and build a sales activity pipeline sufficient to meet and exceed required quota revenues. Respond proactively to furnished leads and represent the full spectrum of Ryder services. Work with Account Representatives (ARs) and Customer Development Managers (CDMs) to transition accounts and increase sales opportunities. Partner with National Sales to develop and generate sales opportunities within the assigned territory, and with Directors of Sales Development (DSDs) to develop Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC) opportunities. Ensure new customer orientation is completed.

Identify prospect needs, requirements and value components through quality needs assessment and value-based proposal preparation. Develop and refine account selling strategies on a continual basis to improve effectiveness. Keep General Managers (GMs) and CDMs informed of sales in progress and their potential impact on their areas of responsibility. Contribute to an effective transition of accounts sold and complete the administrative functions necessary to support each account.

Report sales activity to management and comply with sales protocol and Sales Operations Management (SOM) requirements. Create supportive working relationships with Customer Business Units (CBUs). Leverage all available resources to expand new opportunities, including Maintenance and Data Services (MDS), Safety and Finance. Develop account profile information on all prospect solicitations.

Commit to ongoing training and improvement of sales skills, industry knowledge and personal growth needs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Possesses a high degree of initiative and is self-motivated
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices
• Committed to good ethical business practices
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism

• Bachelor's Degree in Business and/or Finance and Accounting or equivalent experience, Required
• 5 years or more in Demonstrated consecutive Sales excellence (quota achievement) in prior sales responsibilities, Required
• Good understanding of Ryder's product offerings. Represent the full spectrum of Ryder's services to new and potential customers Advanced, Required
• Ability to interpret financial data Advanced, Required

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Our Culture & Commitment:

At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

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The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

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