Jr. Business Development Associate

OUR PURPOSE We believe in the power of supporting freight agents as entrepreneurs in America’s transportation business.

We exist as an extension of our freight agent’s business to help solve transportation challenges for our customers through personalized attention, committed partnerships, exceptional technology, and a dedicated team of transportation experts that stand behind them.

We empower agent entrepreneurs.

What We Value Our values are the set of guiding beliefs that help us function together as one, and shape the way we behave.

At LDi, we are led by these core values: Mutually Successful Partnerships, Continually Investing, Integrity, Teamwork.

LOCATION 1140 Wehrle Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221

Job Purpose The Junior Business Development Associate works closely with the EVP of Business Development and other team members to build foundational skills and contribute to long-term business development initiatives. The position is designed as a developmental role, with the goal of progressing into a Business Development Manager position upon successful mastery of responsibilities and performance expectations.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilites

• Work closely with the EVP of Business Development and other team members to develop an understanding of the LDi way, processes, and industry.
• Participate in meetings, calls, and training to learn company offerings, processes, and industry standards.
• Creatively source and recruit freight broker agent partners to join the LDi team using networking, in-house leads, competitive intelligence/research sourcing tools, etc.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, contacts, and activities in CRM or tracking systems.
• Provide recruiting sourcing recommendations to the team.
• Utilize social media, Indeed, and LinkedIn to find new, and stay connected with, candidates.
• Develop and build strong relationships with business partners, leads, networks, and teammates.
• Assist Agent Development Managers with the on-boarding process.
• Attend LDi’s weekly sales meeting.
• Perform project support tasks related to business development initiatives.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 1+ year(s) experience in recruiting or sales (experience may be overlooked in place of additional education).
• Logistics experience is a plus, but not required.
• Confidence and ability to prospect, cold call, network, and develop relationships.
• Proficiency with job boards and social media strategies.
• Selfmotivated, energetic selfstarter with a positive attitude.

OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demand Requirements The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

The employee frequently is required to stand; walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, lift and/or move light weight items. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, for viewing a computer terminal distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception vision for moving objects and ability to adjust focus. This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

• FullTime
• NonExempt (Hourly)
• Benefits Eligible

Logistic Dynamics, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.