Business Development Manager - Outside Sales

Ryder
Peoria, IL
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Job Description

BUILD ON YOUR SALES CAREER WITH A COMPANY THAT HAS A FUTURE.

At Ryder, our most important competitive advantage is our people. CULTURE-INTEGRITY-FAMILY. As a " BDM ", you’ll be part of a dynamic team, equipped to succeed and empowered to develop your sales career. Ryder continues to move the transportation industry forward.

As an innovative outsourced solutions provider, we enable commerce to flow reliably, efficiently, and safely. How?

  • Top Technology Provider for Food & Beverage Supply Chain
  • Top Third Party Logistics (3PL) Provider to the Retail Industry
  • Largest Electric Truck Footprint in the US

Job Summary

The Business Development Manager (BDM) will have responsibility for developing new customer business within their assigned sales territory. It is the responsibility of the incumbent to educate and develop the prospects' value perception of Ryder's services by using the Ryder Sales Process. This is accomplished by developing sales plans, analyzing profitability of prospects and fully understanding the competitive influences and risks with each account.

The position requires ground travel and includes salary, company cell phone, reimbursement on mileage, and excellent monthly commission payout potential. Some travel may apply for training. We also offer a full benefits package, 401k employer match, and a discount on shares!

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Essential Functions

  • Develop pre-sales strategy for the target accounts. Develop a sales activity pipeline sufficient to meet and exceed required quota revenues. Respond pro-actively to leads furnished. Represent full spectrum of Ryder services. Work with ARs and CDMs to transition accounts and increase sales opportunities as required. Work with National Sales to develop and/or assist in generating sales opportunities within assigned territory. Ensure that new customer orientation is completed. Work with DSDs to develop DCC opportunities.
  • Identify prospect needs/requirements and value components through quality needs assessment and value-based proposal preparation. Develop account selling strategies on a continual basis to improve effectiveness. Familiarize GMs & CDMs with sales in progress and their potential impact on their areas of responsibility. Contribute to an effective transition of accounts sold. Administrative functions necessary to support account.
  • Report sales activity to management. Sales protocol and SOM compliance activities. Create supportive working relationships with CBUs. Leverage all resources to expand new opportunities, i.e., MDS, Safety, Finance, etc. Develop account profile information on all prospect solicitations.
  • Training and improvement of sales skills, industry knowledge and personal growth needs

Additional Responsibilities

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills And Abilities

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
  • Possesses a high degree of initiative.
  • Must be self-motivated.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
  • Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
  • Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
  • Good understanding of Ryder's product offerings
  • Represent the full spectrum of Ryder's services to new and potential customers advanced required.
  • Ability to interpret financial data advanced required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required in Business and/or Finance and Accounting or equivalent experience.
  • Five (5) years or more demonstrated consecutive sales excellence (quota achievement) in prior sales responsibilities required.
  • Good understanding of Ryder's product offerings. Represent the full spectrum of Ryder's services to new and potential customers advanced preferred.
  • Ability to interpret financial data advanced required.

DOT Regulated:

No

Ryder's been named: “_ Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation ( _” by Women in Trucking, one of Fortune Magazine’s “ World’s Most Admired Companies ( ,” one of “ America’s Most Responsible Companies ( ” by Newsweek.

We have the largest EV footprint in the U.S. In addition to that , Verizon has recognized us with their Supplier Environmental Excellence Award ( .

Compensation

*Base Salary + Lucrative Uncapped Commission Potential *

Base Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

Average Commission Year One: $40,000 - $60,000

Average Commission Year Two: $60,000 - $100,000+

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Job Category: Outside Sales

Compensation Information

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range

$60K

Maximum Pay Range

$70K

Benefits Information

For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Important Note

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Security Notice For Applicants

Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through .

Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at [email protected] or 800-793-3754.

Current Employees

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Posted 2026-03-18

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