J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.
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Sales Development Manager - Troy

Onsite · Detroit, Michigan
Posted July 24, 2026
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Overview

The Sales Development Manager - Troy leads enterprise transportation sales for J.B. Hunt focusing on designated modes while supporting cross-divisional initiatives. This role defines opportunities aligns internal teams and transitions customers to account management. Unique value includes ownership of client acquisition and strategic growth planning.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Utilize data insights and sales enablement tools to conduct lead generation activities for new business including cold calling and networking
  • 2Assess prospecting strategy with leadership to ensure alignment with business objectives
  • 3Meet with prospective customers to discuss viable opportunities understand business needs identify scope develop strategy submit proposals win business
  • 4Develop account strategy for maintenance and growth create future opportunities roadmap for internal account management after transition
  • 5Coordinate with internal teams and customers to implement solutions including participation in kick-off
  • 6Create mutually agreeable implementation strategies with external customers
  • 7Set expectations during implementation for internal resources to maintain account health including KPI reviews revenue quality and opportunity monitoring
  • 8Receive support from senior team members for larger or more complex customer engagements
  • 9Drive sales negotiation and closing techniques
  • 10Forecast sales and develop future-oriented plans supporting business strategy
  • 11Manage and maximize pipeline performance

Requirements11

  • 1High School Diploma or GED with 2-3 years of sales or account management experience or military equivalent with 1 year North American Truckload experience
  • 2Valid driver's license with clean record as per J.B. Hunt standards
  • 3Ability to travel to local customer sites with occasional overnight travel
  • 4Demonstrated high-velocity prospecting skills
  • 5Strong sales negotiation and closing abilities
  • 6Experience forecasting and developing sales plans
  • 7Knowledge of internal networking and selling processes
  • 8Bachelor's degree in Marketing Communications Public Relations Business Administration Supply Chain Management or related field with 2-3 years sales experience
  • 9Military experience preferred with truckload component
  • 10Willingness to work with minimal direction
  • 11Proven track record of exceeding performance targets

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationDetroit, Michigan

Required Skills

Lead generationCold callingNetworkingSales negotiationClosing techniquesForecastingPipeline managementMinimal directionHigh‑velocity prospectingInternal networkingTravelValid driver's license
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