GEODIS

Business Development Director - Military & Defense

GEODIS • $125K — $150K *
Humble, TX 77346In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of freight forwarding experience
  • Proven track record in business development
  • Deep knowledge of Military & Defense industry
  • Established contacts within relevant markets
  • Solid operational knowledge of customer needs
  • Willingness to travel regionally for global role

Responsibilities

  • Create global strategy for Military and Defense business
  • Develop and maintain North American customer relationships
  • Drive value propositions and lead proposals for key bids
  • Collaborate with regions on budgets and strategic opportunities
  • Own and support RFI's and RFQ's, ensuring bid completion
  • Develop growth in Military & Defense portfolio across accounts
  • Stay updated on world events affecting the defense sector
  • Lead a team dedicated to building the business

Benefits

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

Your role on the team:

  • Creates the global strategy for the development of Military and Defense business in conjunction with the Region and Head Office
  • 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 Military & Defense portfolio - both own accounts as well as any existing accounts
  • Keeps updated on all world events that are connected to the need for the defense sector
  • Leads a team that is created to build this business


What you need:

  • Regional Travel due to the global aspect of the role
  • 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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