We're looking for a Business Development Manager in the transportation industry based in Alberta.

Our client specializes in open deck, heavy haul, and specialized transportation services across North America. This is a business development role focused on identifying new opportunities, building customer relationships, and growing revenue across Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing business with customers that require flatbed, step deck, RGN, oversized, and project freight solutions while selling on service, reliability, and long-term value.

Business Development Manager Responsibilities:
Identify and pursue current business opportunities across Alberta
Develop relationships with customers requiring open deck, heavy haul, oversized, and specialized transportation services
Build and manage a pipeline of qualified opportunities
Expand existing customer relationships and uncover additional freight opportunities
Sell premium transportation solutions based on value rather than price
Work closely with operations to ensure successful service execution
Maintain accurate pipeline, activity, and customer information within CRM systems
Monitor market activity, customer trends,



and competitive opportunities

The successful candidate has:
5+ years of sales or business development experience within transportation, heavy haul, open deck, flatbed, specialized freight, or related sectors
Proven ability to generate new business and grow customer relationships
Strong understanding of open deck transportation and customer requirements
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a large territory independently
Knowledge of cross-border transportation is considered an asset
Willingness to travel within Alberta and occasionally throughout North America

Compensation and advantages:
Base salary of $100,000 to $120,000 plus commission and car allowance
Comprehensive benefits package
High level of autonomy and territory ownership
Prospect to join a growing organization with a robust reputation in specialized transportation

Only candidates already eligible to work in Canada will be reviewed. Only qualified candidates will be contacted .

📌 Business Development Manager Transportation Calgary
🏢 The Headhunters Recruitment
📍 Calgary