Business Development Specialist - Atlanta, GA
FedEx
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Alpharetta, GA · Posted October 22, 2026
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About the job
As a member of a sales team, the acquisition specialist is responsible for closing net-new business within a defined geographic territory (major and metro markets). Responsible for developing value propositions and customized pricing and closing business by positioning solutions to meet the customer’s needs.
Essential Functions
• Closes new business opportunities by conducting background research on potential customers, discussing the customer’s supply chain with decision makers and other appropriate customer representatives, analyzing customer needs, and developing and implementing value propositions and customized pricing.
• Maintains regular and consistent communication with managers and sales representatives and peers within the Sales organization, related to joint sales call opportunities, lead generation, etc. in support of new/incremental revenue.
• Navigates internal, cross-functional processes to coordinate and collaborate on support and solutions with internal teams to provide a seamless and outstanding customer experience and close incremental business.
• Produces and presents both competitive and market-based pricing and customized strategic pricing to customers using mid to senior level negotiation skills.
• Collaborates with sales peers, marketing, finance, operations, and other areas as appropriate in identifying issues and developing/implementing solutions to support retention/growth of revenue.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree/equivalent (Equivalency reflected under minimum experience)
Minimum Experience (in lieu of bachelor’s degree)
Four (4) years of business-to-business sales experience OR two (2) years of the Company's business-to-business sales experience required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent Communication Skills, Executive Presentation Skills, Expert Product Knowledge, Excellent Solution Building, Coordinating Resources (multi channels) for Proposals & Proposal Development, Excellent Negotiation Skills, Time Management, Organization, Self-Motivation, Adaptability, Problem Solving, Excellent Closing Skills, Business Acumen, Relationship Building, Demonstrated Objection Handling, Excellent Data Analysis, Experience Leveraging Technology
Job Conditions
Moderate overnight travel required.
Preferred Qualifications: New business development experience Consultative or solution-based sales experience, experience presenting to decision-makers. Pricing, proposal, or negotiation experience ; Track record of closing sales opportunities Cross-functional collaboration to support customer success. Position is not eligible for sponsorship.
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Additional Details: This is a customer-facing field sales role that requires regular in-person meetings and travel throughout the territory. Candidates must reside in Atlanta, GA or surrounding cities within the territory.
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Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com .
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