Job Description

Director of Business Development

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

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
• Interfaces Sales and Marketing information with Operations/Customer Service/Project Management departments to ensure an efficient workflow
• 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
• You will work with a cross-functional team preparing pricing and solutions.
• 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!