Summary
Thunder Funding is a factoring company that provides working capital solutions to trucking businesses of all sizes. The company is seeking a bilingual Spanish Business Development Manager to drive business growth by generating leads, building client relationships, managing the sales process, and supporting new client onboarding in a remote, commission-based role.
Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new lead sources to drive business growth
- Follow up on existing leads and prospects to nurture relationships
- Engage with prospective clients daily via phone, email, text, and in person
- Provide prompt and effective follow-up on all inquiries and lead communications
- Collect and document relevant information from prospective clients
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client data within the company’s CRM system
- Evaluate accounts receivable and aging data to recommend suitable factoring options when applicable
- Maintain a competitive advantage throughout the sales process
- Negotiate pricing in accordance with company guidelines
- Work closely with sales management to adjust pricing and programs to close deals
- Prepare, send, and manage Factoring Services Agreements (FSAs) with potential clients
- Address any questions regarding pricing, services, and contract terms
- Collect, verify, and securely store required documentation from prospective clients
- Assess the company’s potential for winning new transactions
- Submit signed FSAs and initial invoices to the Documentation and Compliance team
- Track all sales opportunities through the CRM system from start to finish
- Develop a deep understanding of the company’s products and services, ensuring accurate information is provided to clients and referral sources
- Assist with client inquiries and address their needs as they arise
- Stay current on industry trends, including trucking industry updates, competitor activities, and evolving sales techniques
Skills
- Associate degree required, or equivalent combination of skills and experience
- Minimum of 1 year of direct sales experience, or a bachelor's degree in a related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Must be able to speak Spanish fluently
- Strong ability to build rapport and maintain positive customer relationships
- Skilled at establishing trust and rapport with clients, particularly over the phone
- Demonstrated drive to meet and exceed monthly sales targets in a performance-based environment
- Ability to handle rejection and remain motivated to succeed
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to rapidly grasp new concepts, tools, and processes
- Thrive in a fast-paced, competitive inside sales environment and adapt to both proprietary and non-proprietary software
- Unwavering commitment to high ethical standards and professionalism
- Ability to confidently engage with customers and colleagues with tact and influence
- Able to collaborate effectively while maintaining the ability to work independently
- Dependable, diligent, and committed to achieving personal and team goals
- Monday–Friday, flexible 8-hour shifts between 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (local work location time)
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (PST) for the first two weeks
- This is a remote position, but candidates must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, or Wyoming
- We are unable to consider applicants residing outside of these locations at this time
- Knowledge of factoring or the transportation industry is a plus, but not required
- Previous experience using Salesforce CRM is a plus
- Reading and writing skills are a plus
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Associate degree required, or equivalent combination of skills and experience
- Minimum of 1 year of direct sales experience, or a bachelor's degree in a related field
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Must be able to speak Spanish fluently
- Strong ability to build rapport and maintain positive customer relationships
- Skilled at establishing trust and rapport with clients, particularly over the phone
- Demonstrated drive to meet and exceed monthly sales targets in a performance-based environment
- Ability to handle rejection and remain motivated to succeed
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to rapidly grasp new concepts, tools, and processes
- Thrive in a fast-paced, competitive inside sales environment and adapt to both proprietary and non-proprietary software
- Unwavering commitment to high ethical standards and professionalism
- Ability to confidently engage with customers and colleagues with tact and influence
- Able to collaborate effectively while maintaining the ability to work independently
- Dependable, diligent, and committed to achieving personal and team goals
- Monday–Friday, flexible 8-hour shifts between 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (local work location time)
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (PST) for the first two weeks
- This is a remote position, but candidates must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, or Wyoming
- We are unable to consider applicants residing outside of these locations at this time
Nice to Haves
- Knowledge of factoring or the transportation industry is a plus, but not required
- Previous experience using Salesforce CRM is a plus
- reading and writing skills are a plus
Benefits
- Sign-on and training bonus
- Enhanced bonus opportunities based on experience and qualifications
- Remote position
- Health plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- SIMPLE IRA Plan with company match
- Employer-paid EAP
- Life & AD&D
- LTD
- STD
- Monthly sales contests to reward top performers
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company