Transportation Sales Executive & Business Development Manager

A Message from the CEO "At BAAKO Bus Company, we are building more than a transportation business. We are building trusted partnerships and delivering peace of mind to the communities we serve. We are looking for a leader who shares our commitment to Safety, Reliability, and Efficiency and who is excited about helping grow a company with tremendous potential. If you are motivated by creating opportunities, building relationships, and making a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you." Join BAAKO Bus Company and Help Drive Our Next Stage of Growth At BAAKO Bus Company, our mission is simple: to provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services that exceed our clients' expectations. Built on the core values of Safety, Reliability, and Efficiency, we are committed to delivering transportation solutions that schools, organizations, businesses, and communities can trust. Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development & Sales Growth Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across schools, universities, corporations, civic organizations, youth groups, sports teams, churches, park districts, and private organizations. Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue and growth objectives. Generate qualified leads through networking, referrals, industry events, outreach campaigns, and community engagement. Build a robust sales pipeline and consistently meet or exceed established sales targets.Strategic Relationship Management Establish and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers and organizational leaders. Position BAAKO as the preferred transportation partner through exceptional service, responsiveness, and professionalism. Conduct customer needs assessments and develop customized transportation solutions that align with client objectives. Increase revenue from existing accounts through account expansion and service enhancements. Market Expansion Identify emerging market opportunities and new geographic territories for growth. Analyze industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to develop competitive sales strategies. Recommend new service opportunities and partnerships that align with BAAKO's mission and growth goals. Operational Collaboration Work closely with operations and leadership teams to ensure successful onboarding and service delivery. Help ensure customer expectations align with operational capabilities while maintaining BAAKO's commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency. Provide customer feedback and market intelligence to support continuous improvement initiatives. Revenue & Performance Management Manage proposals, pricing discussions, contract negotiations, and service agreements. Track sales activity, maintain CRM records, and provide accurate forecasting and pipeline reporting. Contribute directly to company revenue growth and profitability goals. What Success Looks Like Consistent growth in new customer acquisition. Expansion of key accounts and long-term customer retention. Increased market awareness and visibility of the BAAKO brand. Achievement of sales, revenue, and profitability targets. Strengthening BAAKO's reputation as a trusted transportation provider focused on safety, reliability, and efficiency. Pay: $3,000.00 - $5,000.00 per month Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Location: Chicago, IL 60617 (Required) Ability to Commute: Chicago, IL 60617 (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60617

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