GEODIS
Senior Vice President Business Development - Freight Forwarding
GEODIS, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, us, 60009
Senior Vice President Business Development
Job Category
:
Business Development
Requisition Number
:
SENIO047995
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Posted : December 4, 2025
Full-Time
Hybrid
Locations Showing 1 location
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, USA
Description Senior Vice President 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:
Scans competitive landscape including annual reports, press releases, other industry new sources
Works with Business Units to evaluate attractiveness of verticals and develop penetration strategies
Identifies target customers in key verticals
Develops and maintain needs assessment of key verticals and align services and resources as required
Develops unique value propositions to target customers with key services
Supports Global and Divisional sales efforts
Identifies new services based on vertical and customer research and interaction
Works with Divisions to evaluate, plan, and develop new services and solutions
Acts as Subject Matter Expert on industry trends and new services/solutions
Develops strategies to increase integrated and cross selling opportunities
Identifies business opportunities, assesses customer needs, and matches these with company services to acquire new key, global and/or national accounts
Develops relationships with consultants and industry partners to create new channels to market as well as new service
What you need:
Minimum 2 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 9 years experience as a sales executive in an applicable market; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Record of excellent sales performance results in the applicable market
Working knowledge of tier one WMS software
PC literate to include Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and co-workers
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to negotiate profitable partner relationships with regional and National logistics clients
Dynamic leadership skills
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
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!
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
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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:
Business Development
Requisition Number
:
SENIO047995
Apply now
Posted : December 4, 2025
Full-Time
Hybrid
Locations Showing 1 location
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, USA
Description Senior Vice President 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:
Scans competitive landscape including annual reports, press releases, other industry new sources
Works with Business Units to evaluate attractiveness of verticals and develop penetration strategies
Identifies target customers in key verticals
Develops and maintain needs assessment of key verticals and align services and resources as required
Develops unique value propositions to target customers with key services
Supports Global and Divisional sales efforts
Identifies new services based on vertical and customer research and interaction
Works with Divisions to evaluate, plan, and develop new services and solutions
Acts as Subject Matter Expert on industry trends and new services/solutions
Develops strategies to increase integrated and cross selling opportunities
Identifies business opportunities, assesses customer needs, and matches these with company services to acquire new key, global and/or national accounts
Develops relationships with consultants and industry partners to create new channels to market as well as new service
What you need:
Minimum 2 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 9 years experience as a sales executive in an applicable market; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Record of excellent sales performance results in the applicable market
Working knowledge of tier one WMS software
PC literate to include Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and co-workers
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to negotiate profitable partner relationships with regional and National logistics clients
Dynamic leadership skills
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
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!
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
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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