Junior Business Development Representative (Logistics)
- Kirkland, QC, Canada
$55,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $55,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are a premier, fast-growing third-party logistics (3PL) provider committed to delivering multi-modal transportation solutions across North America. Driven by precision, speed, and exceptional customer service, we manage mission-critical ground, intermodal, air, and ocean freight for some of the continent's most reputable brands. Our organization is defined by an energetic, collaborative workplace culture where team members are supported with hands-on training, cutting-edge technology, and clear pathways for long-term career advancement.
We are looking for an ambitious, driven Junior Business Development Representative (BDR) to fuel our outbound sales pipeline. In this role, you will be the initial touchpoint for prospective shippers across diverse industries, identifying key decision-makers and generating new business opportunities. This is an entry-level position designed for proactive communicators who want to build a high-income, high-impact career in sales; no previous sales background is necessary, as you will receive thorough training in prospecting, outreach, and the transportation market.
Responsibilities
- Conduct targeted outbound prospecting via cold calling, email campaigns, and LinkedIn networking to identify potential commercial shippers.
- Qualify inbound and outbound leads by understanding their freight volumes, shipping lanes, pain points, and current carrier setups.
- Engage logistics managers, supply chain directors, and business owners in consultative introductory conversations.
- Schedule qualified discovery calls and meetings for senior sales executives and account managers.
- Maintain clean, detailed prospect profiles and log all outreach activities daily within the CRM platform.
- Conduct ongoing market and industry research to identify emerging manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies needing logistics support.
- Meet and exceed weekly and monthly targets for outbound activity, qualified connections, and booked discovery calls.
Qualifications
- High school diploma, college diploma, or university degree.
- No prior professional sales or business development experience required; complete training will be provided.
- Prior customer-facing background in retail, hospitality, or customer service is a definite advantage.
- Energetic, resilient, and confident communicator with a natural curiosity and strong interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable making cold calls, overcoming initial objections, and staying persistent.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking capabilities.
- Proficiency with computer tools, internet research, and basic software suites (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Willingness to work in a collaborative, high-energy, on-site office setting.
Compensation
- Base salary: $55,000 per year
- Work arrangement: Full-time, in-office
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Junior Business Development Representative will conduct outbound prospecting via cold calling and email to identify and qualify potential shipping leads. They are responsible for scheduling discovery calls for senior executives and maintaining detailed prospect profiles within the CRM.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma, college diploma, or university degree, with no prior sales experience required. Strong communication, organizational skills, and a willingness to work in an on-site office environment are essential.
Skills
- Cold calling
- Lead qualification
- Outbound prospecting
- Sales
- Business development
- Customer service
- Logistics
- Transportation market
- CRM
- Communication
- Time management
- Market research
- Networking
- Consultative selling
- Microsoft Office
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sales
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Logistics
- 3PL
- Transportation
- Business Development
- Sales
- Cold Calling
- Lead Generation
- CRM
- Prospecting
- Supply Chain
- Freight
- Outbound Sales
- Market Research
- Networking
- Consultative Sales
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Intermodal
- Ground Freight
- Air Freight
- Ocean Freight
- Customer Service
- Retail
- Hospitality