What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Rep - Houston, TX position at RFX, LLC?
Who We Are
RFX is an asset-based third-party logistics firm that has excelled in supply chain and logistics for over 70 years. We live out our core values—be an RFXpert, grow or die, raise the bar, purposeful positivity, and do the right thing—whether we’re offering solutions to shippers, carriers, drivers, or our own teammates.
Who You Are
- You live our core values.
- Highly motivated with the ability to aggressively pursue and close new business.
- You solve problems and know how to prioritize.
- Proactively and effectively communicate (in person, over the phone, and in writing) with the ability to persuade, motivate, influence, and negotiate with others.
- Intermediate to high experience with Windows applications and Microsoft Office.
What Will Set You Apart
- 2 years' experience in fast-paced environments where you were able to successfully follow through on tasks while shifting priorities.
- Coachable and independently motivated.
- FTL Experience (Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed) a plus.
- Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
What You’ll Do
As a Business Development Representative, you will be responsible for developing growth in the company through increased sales and customer acquisition. This role will prospect sales leads, contact potential clients, and nurture existing customer relationships. You’ll learn the industry quickly and develop the skills to manage shipments from start to finish.
- Create strategies to obtain new business (generate leads, make cold calls) and expand existing accounts
- Be responsible for managing the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
- Complete sales activities (outbound phone calls/emailing prospects) and log all activities in CRM.
- Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for your customers.
- Manage issues that occur before, during, or after transit.
- Develop and maintain strategic multi-level customer relationships to uncover specific needs and behaviors of key decision makers.
- Close accounts that move the needle for RFX.
- Be purposefully positive and encourage your peers.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned by management.
What We Offer
- Tenured leadership in a new office means you can get in on the ground floor, receive hands-on training and career guidance, and become part of the founding group as you grow alongside the company.
- A growing fleet of trucks that shippers love to hear about – no more getting hung up on for being a “broker.”
- The use of a new company laptop to ensure you have the right equipment to succeed in your position.
- Located in CityCentre Houston, the corporate office is just west of downtown and surrounded by multiple restaurants, bars and shops all within walking distance.
- Modern office with lounge and cold brew on tap.
- Plenty of team building and after-hours events to develop camaraderie!
- Competitive salary and an uncapped commission structure that actually leads to true financial freedom.
- Company sponsored health, vision, dental, and life insurance plans, and 401k.
Where We Are 900 Town and Country Lane # 330 Houston, TX 77024
Disclaimer: This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent(s). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent(s) may be asked to perform other duties as requested.
RFX, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact Human Resources at 346-363-0227.
RFX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or received race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transfer status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, hairstyles or hair textures that actually, or are perceived to be , associated with a particular race or culture, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state, or local laws and ordinances.
RFX supports our military and encourages veterans to apply.
RFX, LLC participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. E-Verify employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees by electronically matching information given by employees on the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, against records available to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). RFX does not sponsor visas.
