Business Consultant

The Business Consultant is responsible for providing strategic consulting services to our customers. This role works directly with clients who are exploring entering the logistics and transportation space, guiding them through the entire journey of owning and operating a route-based business.

• Serve as our clients’ go-to resource and advocate, guiding them through purchasing and operating a route-based business
• Deliver real-world knowledge about the logistics and transportation industry, including operational best practices, compliance requirements, and financial considerations
• Identify sales opportunities for consulting services with new and existing clients
• Address client challenges with strategic solutions and resourceful problem-solving
• Work with internal sales, marketing, and vendor relations teams to ensure seamless client experiences and consistent service delivery
• Track client interactions, milestones, and deal progress using Salesforce
• Participate in research initiatives, process improvement efforts, and special consulting projects as needed

Knowledge / Skills

• 3+ years of experience in business consulting, account management, logistics operations, or small business ownership
• Current technology and application knowledge. Salesforce experience strongly preferred

Core Competencies

• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Problem solver with a high attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness and ability to take on other responsibilities and projects as needed

About Patton Logistics + Route Consultant

Headquartered in Brentwood, TN, Route Consultant is a leader in route-based business brokerage, consulting and education. Our mission is to walk hand-in-hand with new and experienced logistics professionals as they learn, grow, and connect within the industry. 

Additional Information

• The ideal candidate understands the nature of our business is not 9-5 and is willing to work extended/flexible hours as needed
• This position will require candidate to primarily work from the office, but some work-from-home flexibility is included
• PTO is flexible once training is complete and performance expectations are being met
• Employee benefits available, including employer-paid health insurance

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or competencies needed for successful performance in this role. Roles, responsibilities, and functionality may be changed and/or reassigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.