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Business Development Manager (50% Travel Required)

1/6/2026

The Business Development Manager is responsible for attaining sales and gross profit objectives while developing relationships with customers and vendors in the equipment financing sector. This role involves significant travel to cultivate relationships and maintain direct contact with clients.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
As one of the fastest-growing transportation specialists in the nation, we can professionally guide your organization to the next level in transportation solutions. We offer retail and fleet sales and service with applications in every industry, including car sales, light, medium, and heavy-duty truck sales, and specialty vehicle sales of school buses, fire trucks, and recreational vehicles. Furthermore, we manufacture custom service and lube truck bodies for construction and repair applications. Transwest also offers a full line of medium to heavy-duty trailers for personal and commercial use. Complementing our truck and trailer sales is one of the nations largest full-line truck and trailer parts facilities. With 145 state-of-the-art service bays and an army of the best-certified technicians, Transwest will keeps fleets working. Should you require emergency road service, we can provide that as well. At Transwest, we consider you a friend, and we value that relationship. Our vision is to provide a premium quality experience each time we are granted an opportunity and keep you coming back for all of your transportation needs.
About the Role

Description

We're seeking a talented Business Development Manager to grow our territory in Southern California. This is an exceptional opportunity to earn unlimited income, work autonomously, and to directly impact the lives of our customers. As a Business Development Manager you will sell competitive equipment financing and leasing products to customers, and develop productive referral relationships with vendors and manufacturers in the truck, trailer and heavy equipment industry.


Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the equipment finance and leasing industry, or 5 years of sales experience. In this role you will spend about half of your time on the road cultivating productive relationships with end users, dealers and equipment manufacturers. The other half of your time you will spend in your office selling or planning your next sales trip and prospecting for new customers.


Why join the Translease Team?

  • Exceptional Leadership
  • Beautiful, Updated & Clean Environment
  • Competitive PTO & Benefits Packages
  • Company Training
  • Opportunities for Advancement
  • Quick & Efficient Interview Process

We offer a full benefits package for eligible employees including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
  • 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution.
  • HSA and/or FSA
  • Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Company Paid Holidays
  • Employee Car Discount Program

Requirements

 Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Attain sales and gross profit objectives set by the Sales Manager.
  • Responsible for the growth and development of your assigned region.
  • Continually prospect, qualify and develop relationships with new and existing customers.
  • Maintain direct relationships with all of our customers and stay in contact on a regular basis.
  • Leverage direct relationship with customers to assist with collections and repossessions as needed.
  • Maintain updated and accurate CRM records.
  • Provide prompt, courteous, and accurate service to customers.
  • Maintain familiarity with all policies, products and programs.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
  • Complete tasks within expenses budgeted for travel and entertainment.
  • Attend trade shows and other events as needed.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Work Environment & Physical Abilities:

  • Activities require a full range of motion including; handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
  • This position may require standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time.
  • This position requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range.
  • The ability to lift up to 30+ pounds.
  • Travel 50% of the time within your assigned territory.

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:

  • 2+ years of experience with-in the equipment finance and leasing industry or 5+ years of sales experience.
  • Finance, Truck, or Equipment Sales experience.
  • Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
  • Strong MS Excel skills and proficiency with all other Microsoft applications.
  • A willingness to learn, grow, and adapt to the changing market.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Multitasking Skills
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Quick Thinking
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Computer Efficiency
  • Valid Driver's License and MVR in good standing.
  • Ability to successfully complete a general abilities assessment.
  • Ability to pass a post-offer background check, physical and drug screen.

 Job Details:

  • Type: Base Salary Plus Commission
  • Compensation Range: $60,000 to $90,000 Annually 
  • Reports To: National Sales Manager
  • Shift: (Monday - Friday 1st Shift)
  • Closing Date: Open Until Filled

#TL

Key Skills
SalesCustomer ServiceConflict ResolutionDetail OrientedQuick ThinkingEmotional IntelligenceMS ExcelCommunicationMultitaskingFinanceEquipment SalesRelationship BuildingProspectingCRM ManagementProblem SolvingAdaptability
Categories
SalesFinance & AccountingManagement & LeadershipCustomer Service & SupportConsulting
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceDisability Insurance401(K)HSAFSAPaid Time OffSick TimeCompany Paid HolidaysEmployee Car Discount Program
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