GEODIS

Business Development Director

GEODIS • $110K — $130K *
Brentwood, TN 37027In-Person
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics or related field
  • Minimum 7 years of sales experience in Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
  • At least 5 years of experience in Contract Logistics or Warehouse industry
  • Proven track record of excellent sales performance
  • Strong problem-solving skills with ability to navigate complex situations
  • Experience negotiating contracts with logistics clients

Responsibilities

  • Produce new business and expand existing customer relationships
  • Organize and execute sales and marketing functions for warehousing and transportation
  • Collaborate with a cross-functional team on pricing and solutions
  • Integrate sales and marketing information with operations and customer service
  • Provide market insights as part of the sales team
  • Manage up to 50% travel as part of the role

Benefits

  • Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
  • Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists from day one
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
  • 401k match
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Access to career development and mentorship programs
  • Employee discounts and perks like fitness class discounts
  • Daycare discount program
  • Opportunities to volunteer in the community
Full Job Description
Director of Business Development

Position Summary:

The Director of Business Development is responsible for driving sales results for services that the Company provides including but not limited to warehousing, logistics, and brokerage.

Your role on the team:

  • Produces new customer business, and maintains/expands current profitable customer base
  • Organizes, plans, executes, and produces the sales and marketing function of warehousing and domestic transportation services in support of the company's corporate mission and goals
  • Works with a cross-functional team in preparing pricing and solutions
  • Interfaces Sales and Marketing information with Operations/Customer Service/Project Management departments to ensure an efficient workflow
  • Provides Marketing and competitive information as a key member of the sales team
  • Travels up to 50%
  • Other duties as required and assigned
  • You will organize, plan, execute, and produce the sales and marketing function of warehousing and domestic transportation services in support of the company's corporate mission and goals.
  • You will work with a cross-functional team preparing pricing and solutions.
  • You will also assist Interfaces Sales and Marketing information with Operations/Customer Service/Project Management departments to ensure an efficient workflow.


What you need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business/Logistics or related area of study from a 4-year college or university
  • Minimum 7 experience as a sales executive in Third-Party Logistics (3PL); or an equivalent combination of education and training
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Contract Logistics or Warehouse industry
  • Record of excellent sales performance results in the applicable market
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
  • Ability to work with internal groups to solve problems on the behalf of customers and prospects
  • Ability to negotiate profitable partner relationships (contracts) with regional, and national logistics clients


What you gain from joining our team:

  • Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
  • Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
  • 401k match
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
  • Free financial wellness programs
  • Daycare discount program
  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
  • + more!


Join our Team!

  • Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview.


OR

  • Text DELIVER to 88300 to apply!


About GEODIS

GEODIS is a global logistics provider with over 41,000 employees and a presence in over 120 countries. The company offers a range of services including supply chain optimization, freight forwarding, contract logistics, distribution and express delivery. GEODIS serves a variety of industries including automotive, retail, healthcare, and aerospace. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about GEODIS
Size
41,000 employees
Industry
Transportation
* Ladders Estimates

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