Business Development Executive

We’re hiring freight factoring professionals across the U.S. Summar is looking for a Business Development Executive for our Freight Factoring Division, a strong career opportunity at a sales-driven company.You’ll own the full sales cycle, from prospecting through close and client retention. You’ll bring in new trucking companies, owner-operators and freight brokers through your own prospecting and referral network, then grow those relationships over time. We’re looking for a self-starter who knows the freight industry, closes deals and holds a high standard for accuracy and client experience What You'll DoBuild and manage a full pipeline, and turn leads into funded factoring clientsFind new business through cold calls, email campaigns, social selling, referrals, site visits and new prospecting methods you come up withDevelop referral partners, industry alliances and local trucking networks, and represent Summar at networking events and trade showsRun discovery, present Summar’s solutions, negotiate terms and close new clientsGuide new clients through onboarding and compliance, so they move smoothly from signed agreement to first fundingManage and grow your client portfolio to drive retention, purchase volume and long-term growthKeep accurate, up-to-date records of leads, activities and deals in our CRM (HubSpot)Know Summar’s freight products (factoring, fuel card and related services) and explain their value clearlyKeep up with the freight market and what competitors offerWork with the team to meet and beat monthly and quarterly goalsOwn your results: solve problems as they come up and adapt when things changeTake on other related duties as assignedWhat You BringAt least 2 years of experience in freight industry sales or business development. Experience in freight factoring or transportation finance is a strong plusA proven record of meeting or beating sales targetsAn established network in trucking or logistics, or the ability to build one quicklyStrong reasoning, analytical, organizational and negotiation skillsExcellent verbal and written communication, and a strong focus on client serviceComfortable with CRM tools and Microsoft 365. HubSpot experience is a plusAble to travel as needed to meet prospects and clients and attend industry eventsBilingual English/Spanish strongly preferredWhat We OfferCompetitive base salary plus uncapped commissionHealth insurance assitance401(k) with company matchPaid time offThe backing of an established lender with fast decisions and personalized service your clients will noticeABOUT SUMMARWith more than 20 years in business, we are leaders in factoring and supply chain finance for fast growing scale-ups and freight companies. Our working capital solutions give business owners peace of mind. They know they can count on us to fund their growth.Summar’s Purpose is funding business owners’ opportunities, passions, and goals. We believe that through hard work, customer focus, and teamwork, we can make a difference. We believe in commitment to our clients and our employees so we can keep moving forward and succeed!Everything we do, and the way we do it, is driven by the following values and guiding principles. These are the pillars upon which our company culture is built. They are the essence of what Summar is today and will always be.People FirstTrust and IntegrityEntrepreneurial SpiritWorking together to wow our clientsCommitmentWe are seeking passionate people that know their skills and attitude can make a difference in the future of small and medium companies looking for a partner to fund their growth.Get to know more about our Company at https://www.summar.comSummar Financial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.