Cargado
Business Development Representative
Cargado, Chicago, IL, United States
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.
What You'll Do:
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.
What You'll Do:
- Drive sales growth by identifying and connecting with prospects through creative outbound messaging and cold outreach.
- Quickly engage and follow up with inbound leads, emails, and chat inquiries.
- Develop strong relationships with contacts and prospects to build trust and enthusiasm for Cargado's platform.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings between qualified prospects and sales representatives.
- Collaborate closely with marketing and sales teams to assess lead quality and improve conversion rates.
- Build and manage a robust sales pipeline, handling the early stages of the sales process with precision.
- Research and prioritize target account lists strategically.
- Advocate for Cargado by articulating the value of our platform and its role in transforming cross-border logistics.
- Consistently exceed goals for qualified opportunities and contribute to team success.
- 2+ year of sales or related experience.
- Experience in prospecting, cold calling, or similar roles.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Motivated, goal-oriented, and self-driven personality.
- Highly organized with strong time management skills.
- Quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Bonus: Familiarity with logistics, freight, or cross-border trade industries.