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About the company:
Cargado, the first invite-only load board for cross-border Mexico freight, launched in April 2024 by freight industry veterans Matt Silver and Rylan Hawkins. Cargado's product simplifies the cross-border freight experience and has helped drive the historic rise of nearshoring and growing demand for improved cross-border logistics. Over 60 logistics companies leverage Cargado to get loads booked faster with greater transparency and a trusted network of carriers. Cargado has raised nearly $10M since starting in October 2023 from investors such as Primary Venture Partners, Ironspring Ventures, Zenda Capital, Wischoff Ventures, and RyderVentures.
About the Role:
As a Business Development Representative at Cargado, you’ll be at the forefront of our growth strategy, playing a critical role in building relationships with prospects and driving sales opportunities. This is an incredible opportunity for ambitious individuals to fine-tune their communication and sales skills in the fast-paced logistics and freight industry. This is a hybrid role, based out of our Chicago, IL office.
What You’ll Do:
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Drive sales growth by identifying and connecting with prospects through creative outbound messaging and cold outreach.
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Quickly engage and follow up with inbound leads, emails, and chat inquiries.
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Develop strong relationships with contacts and prospects to build trust and enthusiasm for Cargado’s platform.
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Schedule and coordinate meetings between qualified prospects and sales representatives.
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Collaborate closely with marketing and sales teams to assess lead quality and improve conversion rates.
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Build and manage a robust sales pipeline, handling the early stages of the sales process with precision.
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Research and prioritize target account lists strategically.
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Advocate for Cargado by articulating the value of our platform and its role in transforming cross-border logistics.
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Consistently exceed goals for qualified opportunities and contribute to team success.
What We’re Looking For:
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2+ year of sales or related experience.
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Experience in prospecting, cold calling, or similar roles.
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Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
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Motivated, goal-oriented, and self-driven personality.
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Highly organized with strong time management skills.
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Quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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Bonus: Familiarity with logistics, freight, or cross-border trade industries.
Cargado Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Chicago, IL , United States
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