JOB DETAILS
Business Development Manager (Freight Forwarding exp req)
CompanyRhodes Wolfe
LocationSaint Paul
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 12, 2026
About The Company
Rhodes Wolfe is an executive search partner for critical hires where alignment, precision, and accountability matter most. We help companies land leaders who change outcomes and we stand behind our placements long enough for the impact to be felt.
Every search is custom-built and headhunted from scratch by a commission-free team working together on one goal: delivering the exact talent match the business requires. This is not transactional recruiting. It is intentional, high-conviction search.
And we put accountability in writing. Rhodes Wolfe is the only firm that pays clients if we do not deliver the placement.
We get talent. And if we don't, we pay you.
About the Role
<p><strong>Business Development Manager (Freight Forwarding exp req)</strong><br><strong>Location: Minutes East of St. Paul, MN - Hybrid</strong><br><strong>Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 DOE + Quarterly Gross Profit Bonus Potential (10-15%) + Benefits </strong><br><strong>Benefits: Medical (100% Premiums Paid), Dental, Vision, PTO, and More!</strong><br><strong>Job Type: Full-Time</strong><br><strong>Schedule: Flexible hybrid schedule after initial training period </strong><br><strong>Travel: Minimal; occasional customer visits as needed</strong><br><strong>Start Date: ASAP</strong><br><strong>Sponsorship: Not Available</strong><br><strong>Relocation Assistance: Not Available </strong></p><p><strong>Business Development Manager (Freight Forwarding exp req) Description</strong></p><p>Our client in the international shipping, freight forwarding, and logistics industry is looking for a Business Development Manager to add to their team. Reporting to the President, you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities while growing and supporting existing customer accounts within the container export freight market. This hybrid role is well-suited for candidates who thrive in fast-paced sales environments, are highly responsive and relationship-driven, and enjoy operating independently while collaborating with internal logistics and documentation teams. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established international logistics company with a collaborative culture, strong internal support resources, operational flexibility, and significant earning potential tied directly to performance.</p><p><strong>Business Development Manager (Freight Forwarding exp req) Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Develop and grow new business opportunities within the container export freight market<br>• Manage and expand relationships with existing customer accounts<br>• Negotiate pricing, service agreements, and transportation solutions with clients<br>• Monitor market conditions, pricing trends, and competitor activity<br>• Collaborate internally to support customer needs and issue resolution<br>• Maintain responsive communication and long-term relationships with customers<br>• Meet or exceed quarterly sales and gross profit performance goals<br>• Use internal systems and reporting tools to manage pipeline activity</p><p><strong>Business Development Manager (Freight Forwarding exp req) Qualifications</strong></p><p>• 3+ years sales experience in international logistics required<br>• Strong knowledge of the container export freight markets required<br>• Proven ability to develop new business opportunities and grow existing accounts required<br>• Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales and gross profit targets required<br>• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment required</p>
Key Skills
Freight forwardingInternational logisticsContainer exportBusiness developmentSalesAccount managementPricing negotiationTransportation solutionsMarket analysisRelationship managementPipeline management
Categories
LogisticsSalesManagement & LeadershipTransportation
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid time offQuarterly gross profit bonus
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Business Development Manager will develop new business opportunities and manage existing customer accounts within the container export freight market. They will also negotiate pricing and transportation solutions while collaborating with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$90,000 - $100,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
33
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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