Managing Director of Business Development in Chicago, Illinois at The Evans Network of Companies

The Managing Director of Business Development is a senior commercial leader responsible for driving strategic revenue growth through leadership of the business development function and expansion of key customer relationships for Evans’ agent-model transportation business. This role supports the growth of Evans’ end-user service capabilities, including drayage, truckload, and 3PL solutions, while leveraging and supporting the company’s agent-based operating model.

This position is responsible for developing and executing business development strategies that increase revenue, margin, customer retention, and market penetration. The Managing Director of Business Development will lead, coach, and support a growing team of business development professionals, while also leveraging strategic relationships and providing executive-level support on high-value opportunities and key customer initiatives. This role is intended to be more heavily focused on leadership, coaching, and strategic relationship development than on high-volume individual prospecting activity.

Essential Job Duties

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of business development professionals; help strengthen the structure, performance, and scalability of the business development function
• Develop and execute business development strategies focused on revenue growth, profitability, customer retention, and long-term market expansion
• Provide leadership and direction to the business development team in identifying, prioritizing, and advancing high-value growth opportunities
• Support new customer acquisition and expansion of existing customer relationships through strategic guidance, executive involvement, and relationship development Sell Evans Delivery Company’s end-user service capabilities, including drayage, truckload, and 3PL solutions, within an agent-model environment
• Leverage strategic industry and customer relationships to support market expansion, open doors to new opportunities, and strengthen Evans’ position in the marketplace
• Guide the development and management of a healthy sales pipeline aligned with company targets, strategic priorities, and market opportunities
• Support high-value customer pursuits through executive relationship management, meetings, presentations, solution development, and internal alignment
• Coach and support business development team members in developing relationships, positioning solutions, and executing effective sales strategies
• Conduct research to identify target markets, customer needs, competitive positioning, and growth opportunities
• Build long-term relationships with prospective and existing customers by understanding their business objectives and aligning Evans’ capabilities to their needs
• Present sales solutions that position Evans competitively in the marketplace and clearly articulate the value of its service offerings and operating model
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support implementation, customer satisfaction, account growth, and alignment between sales strategy and operational execution
• Monitor and report on pipeline activity, revenue performance, margin contribution, strategic account penetration, new logo growth, and customer retention
• Maintain accurate sales records, forecasts, activity reporting, and pipeline data in Salesforce or other designated CRM platforms
• Travel for customer meetings, industry events, leadership meetings, and other business development activities as needed
• Stay informed on market conditions, customer trends, competitor activity, and developments relevant to drayage, truckload, 3PL, and agent-model transportation services

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 7+ years of business development experience within tuck transportation and logistics
• Demonstrated success in both new business development and expansion of existing customer relationships
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing, coaching, and developing sales or business development team members
• Experience selling drayage, truckload, or 3PL
• Experience building and managing pipelines, forecasting sales activity, and driving revenue growth against defined goals
• Experience leading complex customer discussions, negotiating opportunities, and closing strategic business
• Basic computer skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience using CRM systems to manage pipeline and business development activity
• Ability to analyze sales activity, pipeline trends, and business performance metrics
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development ability
• Strong customer-facing sales presence and relationship-building skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong strategic thinking and business judgment
• Ability to work independently while also partnering effectively across teams
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and opportunities simultaneously
• Travel is required based on operational and customer needs
• Availability outside normal business hours, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Marketing, or other related field
• 10+ years of transportation/logistics business development experience
• Experience within or adjacent to an agent-based logistics model
• Experience leading geographically dispersed sales teams
• Experience inheriting and scaling an existing book of opportunities
• Portable book of business
• Experience using Salesforce CRM
• Knowledge of the Evans agent model and how agent-based service execution differs from a traditional brokerage environment
• Experience selling into strategic accounts requiring a consultative, multi-service solution approach
• Experience being accountable for a combination of revenue, margin, pipeline activity, new logos, customer retention, and strategic account penetration

Why The Evans Network of Companies (ENOC) is Different

At ENOC, we’re more than a workplace—we’re a family. Here’s what sets us apart:

• People & Leadership: We prioritize building strong, meaningful relationships with our employees. Our leaders are approachable, supportive, and dedicated to fostering an environment of growth, trust, and open communication.
• Engaging Job Duties: We understand that fulfilling work leads to job satisfaction. At ENOC, we offer meaningful roles that challenge and empower employees to excel in their areas of expertise while providing the opportunity to make a tangible impact.
• A Family-Oriented Culture: We treat every employee like family. From offering support during life’s challenges to celebrating milestones together, the sense of community and genuine care here sets us apart. You won’t just work with colleagues; you’ll work with friends.
• Positive Work Environment: We foster a culture that emphasizes respect, collaboration, and well-being. The environment is designed to inspire creativity and productivity while promoting a healthy work-life balance, making it a place where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

What's in it for me?

• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA): Evans provides a monthly employer-funded allowance for employees to purchase the individual health insurance plan of their choice through our ICHRA partner, Take Command. This flexible model empowers employees to select coverage that fits their needs, location, and budget.
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance Program
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• 401K with up to 4% Employer Safe Harbor Matching
• Paid Vacation
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday
• Identity & Fraud Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Paid on a weekly basis!
• Employee referral bonus program ($500)
• The opportunity to work with good humans!

This remote opportunity is available for those that reside in the following locations:

AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MD, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX

We have always been & will always be a family business. When a person partners with The Evans Network, they become a part of our family. That was the belief of our founder, Albert L. Evans, Sr. Founded in 1939 in Pottsville PA, the company has evolved into the largest Intermodal Drayage provider in the United States. As of today, expanded operations include Truckload, Flatbed, LTL/Final Mile and transportation/logistics services.

The Evans Network of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates who accept a conditional offer of employment will be required to complete a background check and employment verification, including the prior 7 years of employment history, consistent with applicable law.