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Associate Business Development Representative

Rxo Open · verified Sep 22, 2026
Chicago Full-time Junior Sales Development

At a glance

Entry-level Sales Development role at Rxo. Chicago · full-time · $40,000–$45,000 base.

SalaryStated by Rxo
$40,000 – $45,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleSales Development
SeniorityJunior
LocationChicago
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$40,000–$45,000
PostedJul 1, 2026 · 2mo ago
Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Find and develop small and midsize customer leads through databases, trusted sources, and cold calls
  • Negotiate customer rates, secure profitable terms, and protect client satisfaction
  • Match carriers, equipment, and load capacity to help secure sales and shipment volume
  • Follow load procedures while keeping shipment details and operating-system records accurate
  • Check carrier billing and invoices, then update daily sales and volume tracking

What you bring

  • At least one year of procurement experience is required
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military background is helpful
  • Transportation experience and sales or customer service experience are helpful
  • You can make independent decisions within authorized limits using sound judgment

Who this fits

This junior sales development role suits someone who can prospect independently while managing customer, carrier, load, and billing details. You’ll work in Chicago and may receive bonus or commission pay in addition to the stated annual salary range. A pre-employment drug test may follow a conditional offer.

From the employer

Accelerate your career at RXO
RXO is a leading provider of transportation solutions. With cutting-edge technology at the center, we're revolutionizing the industry with our massive network and commitment to finding solutions for every challenge. We create more efficient ways for shippers and carriers to transport goods across North America.

Compensation for this role is $40,000-$45,000 annually. The role may also be eligible for bonus or commission pay. Actual compensation may vary due to factors such as experience and skill set.

An Associate Business Development Representative, (BDR) is responsible for identifying new business opportunities with small and medium-sized customers, building, and maintaining relationships with potential and existing customers, driving revenue and volume growth, and managing the daily operational needs of accounts.

What your day-to-day will look like:

  • Independently search for, identify, and develop leads through trusted sources and cold calling to secure sales and load volume to meet/exceed goals.

  • Negotiate with established and developing customers to secure profitable rates and ensure client satisfaction.

  • Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the industry, including rates, carriers, load capacities, equipment types, etc.

  • Work creatively with team members to secure the terms of sale, including negotiating rates, identifying carriers, utilizing specialized equipment, etc.

  • Follow established procedures and protocols regarding all loads to ensure the integrity of the shipment and the RXO brand.

  • Update internal tracking and reporting systems throughout the day to maintain accuracy in sales and volume metrics.

  • Follow established procedures and protocols regarding HVS and HRC loads to ensure the integrity of the shipment and the RXO brand.

  • Accurately maintain and update information in the company’s operating systems.

  • Conduct research in available databases for potential leads; make cold calls to prospects.

  • Track back-end billing and invoicing to ensure that carrier charges are accurate.

At a minimum, you’ll need:

  • 1 year of procurement experience

It’d be great if you also have:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience
  • 1 year of transportation experience
  • 2 years of sales or customer service experience
  • The ability to exercise judgment and discretion while functioning independently within authorized limits

Does this sound like you? Check out what else RXO has to offer.

Why Join Us:

Our Benefits

  • Competitive pay

  • Paid time off includes: up to 8 holidays, up to 2 floating Diversity Days, Hourly: Earn up to 13 days PTO/ Salary: Earn up to 15 days PTO, up to 40 hours bereavement leave, up to 16 hours volunteer time, jury duty, at least 2 weeks family bonding leave, up to 40 hours prenatal care leave

  • 401(k) retirement plan with up to 5% company match

  • Insurance: health, prescription, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short and long-term disability, accidental death and personal loss, business travel, legal services, ID theft, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance

  • Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Spending Account

  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Our Culture

Our values are the key to our unique culture and our ability to deliver for everyone we serve.

We do great things when we are inclusive and work together. To perform with excellence, we learn from one another, value diverse perspectives, operate safely and build strong relationships.

The Next Step
Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you. Fill out an application now and join our talent community to learn about future opportunities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job classification. Review RXO's candidate privacy statement here and RXO's Privacy Notice to California Job Applicants here.

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