15th July, 2026

Position Title:

Business Development Manager, Transport - Maritime Provinces

Location:

Remote - Based in either Nova Scotia or New Brunswick. Travel throughout NB, NS, and PEI is required. Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle are essential.

Company Snapshot:

Trans Canam Logistics is a privately held, asset-based truckload carrier with headquarters in Montreal. Founded in 2018, the company operates 85 trailers and 40 trucks with a lean, agile team of 7-10 people. Clients describe the business as fast, responsive, and refreshingly honest about what it can and cannot do. Your biggest strength is in delivering reliable linehaul service and being the "go-to" outsourced carrier for larger operations like TFI and Amazon.

Compensation Package:

- Base Salary: $100K
- OTE: $120K-$130K
- Commission: Tiered structure TBD
- Car Plan: $600 Monthly allowance + fuel card
- Tools: Laptop and phone provided
- Vacation: 3 weeks
- Benefits/Pension: None at this time
- Language: Bilingual (English/French) preferred

Role Overview:

The BDM will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to expand the customer base and increase market presence within the truckload/dry van sector across the Maritimes. This includes both net new business development and some account management.

Top Priorities:

1.



Must come from the freight/transportation industry with a clear understanding of truckload logistics.
2. Must understand the Maritimes market and how business is done locally.
3. Prospecting and developing new client relationships with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Daily Responsibilities:

- Identify and pursue new business opportunities
- Build relationships with medium and large organizations, often selling to decision-makers like VPs of Supply Chain or Transportation Directors
- Collaborate closely with dispatch and operations teams (tools like Samsara will be available for visibility)
- Focus on linehaul profitability and volume growth
- Maintain CRM discipline and regular follow-up

Ideal Candidate Traits:

- Resilient, driven, and self-sufficient
- Comfortable in startup-like environments
- Robust hunter mentality
- Proven track record in business development
- Not a job-hopper; career moves must be explainable

Other Notes:

- While this is a new hire for growth, there may be some existing accounts assigned to help get started.
- Deal size tends to be upwards of $50,000 of revenue per year with focus on recurring business.
- Training may involve travel to Montreal or Dave travelling to the Maritimes.

Hiring Process:

- 1st Interview: 30-min phone screen with Dave
- 2nd Interview: 1-hour online meeting with Dave and Aman
- 3rd Interview: possible

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