Director Business Development

East Coast Warehouse & Distribution Corp.

$110K — $130K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • 5-10+ years of experience in sales, business development, or commercial leadership in 3PL / logistics.
  • Proven success in achieving revenue and profit targets; experience in business development.
  • Knowledge of markets such as temperature-controlled food & beverage, healthcare, and eCommerce is advantageous.
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to engage various stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce) and strong analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Chief Commercial Officer to execute the annual Sales Plan.
  • Build a sales pipeline and exceed growth goals for revenue and EBITDA.
  • Manage customer needs to align with company business objectives.
  • Identify and develop new customer relationships across all service areas.
  • Analyze market trends and evaluate current sales effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with business units on the execution of sales strategies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
  • Flexible work schedules to promote work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a growing company.
  • Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Travel opportunities for client engagement and industry events.
Full Job Description
Category
Sales and Marketing

Description

Director of Business Development

Leads all business development activities for this vertical market as it relates to warehousing & distribution, port drayage and local / regional trucking opportunities.

What you'll do on a typical day:
  • Partner with the Chief Commercial Officer to execute the annual Sales Plan including establishment of both monthly and annual sales objectives; execute Sales Plan objectives with all the relevant business units and functional departments of the company
  • Build a pipeline and exceed sales growth goals; work to meet expectations of both Revenue and EBITDA contribution
  • Successfully manage customer needs to meet objectives of the company's overall business plans and growth strategies
  • Identify and develop new customers for our entire suite of services across all geographies
  • Use knowledge of market and industry trends, competitors, and leading customer strategies to analyze/evaluate the effectiveness of current sales, methods, costs, and results


Position Requirements
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Significant experience (typically 5-10+ years) in sales, business development, or commercial leadership within the 3PL / warehousing / transportation / logistics sector.

Proven track record of achieving revenue and profit targets, developing new business, and growing existing accounts.

Familiarity with relevant markets (e.g. temperature-controlled food & beverage, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, eCommerce, etc.) is a plus.

Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Experience using CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce or similar), strong analytical skills, and financial acumen.

Ability to travel as needed to meet with clients, visit facilities, and attend industry events.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Shift
Days

Salary

Position
Director Business Development

Division
East Coast Warehouse & Distr. Corp Georgia

Post Internal Days
0

Created By
Carolyn Cullen

Number of Openings
1

Number Filled
0

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

Hiring Manager(s)
Carolyn Cullen

Req Number
SAL-26-00010

Open Date
9/14/2026

Location
Savannah

This position is currently accepting applications.

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