
The Director of Business Development is responsible for expanding the Breakthrough client base via our service offerings, which include freight network management, transportation energy management, and transportation emissions management. This individual will focus on Enterprise Fleet. The target client base is comprised of retailers, manufacturers, CPG, food & beverage, durable goods, and paper & packaging, with outsourced transportation spend greater than $50M, and a decision maker at the Director level and above.
The ideal location for this role is Green Bay, WI (relocation assistance can be provided). We are open to hybrid or remote work locations given relevancy of candidate experience.
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience as a B2B sales professional
Experience in Fortune 500 client interactions and business development relationships
Proven history of deal making more than $500,000 - $2,000,000
Experience in multi-year contract negotiations
Understanding of competitive landscape including new industry technologies and trends
Ability to work in partnership across the company and its portfolio
Ability to work in a diverse organization where group interaction, team playing, and human relations are critical to success
Ability to create a powerful network across the industries related to the company’s current and future portfolio, including those at the c-suite and executive levels
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - speaks clearly and persuasively; listens well; leads consultative selling conversations; delivers professional individual and group presentations; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention
Experience in the SaaS, transportation, supply chain, or logistics preferred
Highly entrepreneurial and willing to take a risk
Strong negotiating skills
Strong, aggressive work ethic, ethical, and trustworthy
40-45% travel
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For over 70 years, U.S. Venture, Inc. has been recognized as an innovative leader in the distribution of renewable and traditional energy products, lubricants, tires, parts, and using data-driven insights to manage energy and information in the global movement of goods. U.S. Venture delivers creative, sustainable solutions that give their customers a competitive edge, and enable the company to support the communities in which they live, work, and play. Through the values lived by their family of brands, U.S. Energy®, U.S. AutoForce, Breakthrough®, U.S. Lubricants, and IGEN®, U.S. Venture seeks new ways to drive business success while being steadfast in its commitment to making the world a better place.
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