Director of Business Development

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successfull and opportunities to grow?
Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains. 
Universal has immediate career opportunities in your area. Apply today to become part of the Universal team! 

Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. is a leading asset-light provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions. We provide our customers with supply chain solutions that can be scaled to meet your changing demands and volumes. We offer a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal and specialized services that can be utilized throughout your entire supply chain.

Currently we are seeking a highly motivated Director of Business Development to foster and develop business relationships on a local, national, and international level for our Value-Add division of the company. We have positioned ourselves as a Top 3PL Provider, and are looking to build upon our success and penetrate new market growth throughout North America.

This position will be domiciled out of one of our facility locations in the Northeast region of the United States.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• 5-7 years minimum experience in value added or dedicated logistics sales preferably contract warehousing
• Knowledge and selling experience of different transportation offerings
• Experience conducting business with “C” level executives
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• A high degree of motivation and drive
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills, as well as a strong attention to detail
• Strong growth and sales orientation
• Ability to multitask
• A competitive and career oriented mindset
• Sales experience in the automotive industry

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Prospecting, researching, and developing relationships with Fortune 500 type companies on a regional level
• Assisting with the design of supply chain solutions for potential business clients
• Conducting sales calls and sales presentations to potential business clients
• Entertaining current and prospective business clients
• Ultimately securing new business as well as fostering current accounts
• Ability to travel up to 50% a must!

This position offers a competitive base salary, commission structure and benefits package. If you are an energetic, self-motivated individual with the drive to become part of a growing organization, do not hesitate, respond today!