Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Executive
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On-site
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Job Description
Director of Business Development - Italian Trade Lanes
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 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!
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FAQs About Business Development Director - Italian Trade Lanes Jobs at Geodis
What is the work location for this position at Geodis?
This job at Geodis is located in Elk Grove Village, IL, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Geodis?
Employer has not shared pay details for this role.
What employment applies to this position at Geodis?
Geodis lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Geodis?
Geodis is looking for a candidate with "Executive" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Geodis for this role?
Geodis offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Family/Dependent Health, Parental and Family Leave, Paid Community Service Time, Career Development, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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