Business Development Director - Military & Defense

Director of Business Development - Military & Defense

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


• 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


• 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!