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
• Strong 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