Business Development Manager

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The Business Development Manager – Transportation Drayage is responsible for driving business growth by identifying, developing and securing new drayage business opportunities. This role will focus on building relationships with importers, exporters, steamship lines, freight forwarders, freight brokers and beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) to expand GEODIS’ drayage service offerings. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in transportation sales, particularly in port and rail drayage.

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.

• Prospect for new drayage customers through cold calls, networking and referrals.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities for drayage services within the assigned territory or customer segment.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective customers, including importers/exporters, freight forwarders and BCOs.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations, proposals and pricing strategies tailored to customer needs.
• Collaborate with operations and pricing teams to ensure feasibility and profitability of proposed solutions.
• Monitor market trends, customer requirements and competitor activities to inform sales strategies.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets, KPIs and growth objectives.
• Utilize CRM tools to manage leads, opportunities and customer information accurately.
• Represent GEODIS at industry events, trade shows and customer meetings to promote brand and services.
• Provide regular sales forecasts, activity reports and pipeline updates to management.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in transportation sales or business development, with a focus on drayage services.
• Strong knowledge of port and rail drayage operations, regulations and market dynamics.
• Established network of industryجموع contacts within the drayage, intermodal or logistics sector.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM applications (e.g. Salesforce).
• Willingness to travel as required.

• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment.
Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
• Health, dental and vision insurance after 30 days of employment.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Access to career development, employee resource groups and mentorship programs.
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app.
• Free financial wellness programs.
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community.
• + more.

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