GEODIS

Business Development Director - Italian Trade Lanes

GEODIS • $110K — $130K *
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007In-Person
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of freight forwarding experience
  • Proven record of success in business development
  • Deep understanding of industry markets with established connections
  • Strong operational knowledge relevant to customer operations
  • Ability to travel to Italy at least twice a year

Responsibilities

  • Create and implement the Italian Trade Lanes business strategy
  • Develop and manage North American customer relationships
  • Lead proposal development for essential business opportunities
  • Collaborate with regional teams on budget and strategy
  • Oversee RFIs and RFQs ensuring timely bid submissions
  • Drive growth in the Italian Trade Lanes portfolio
  • Lead a dedicated team to build and expand this business sector

Benefits

  • Early access to wages 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 matching program
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Opportunities for career development and mentorship
  • Employee discounts and perks including fitness classes
  • Access to financial wellness programs and daycare discounts
  • Community volunteer opportunities and more!
Full Job Description
Director of Business Development - Italian Trade Lanes

Your role on the team:

  • Creates the strategy for the development of the Italian Trade Lanes business
  • Develops and owns the relationships with all North American Customer(s) and works with the other regional directors in this segment, as well as the global strategy partner
  • Drives the value propositions and personally leads the proposals for the identified must wins
  • Works with the Regions on budgets, prospect opportunities and strategic requirements
  • Owns/supports RFI's and RFQ's and ensures the bids are completed
  • Develops growth for the Italian Trade Lanes portfolio
  • Leads a team that is created to build this business


What you need:

  • Travel to Italy a minimum of twice per year, and hosting reciprocating visits from the customers from Italy
  • Proven record of business development success, validated by experience listing
  • Deep knowledge of industry and markets / sectors, validated by proven contacts
  • Must have 10 years freight forwarding experience
  • Must have solid operational knowledge, and be able to speak to the operations of the customer


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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