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Business Development Director - Italian Trade Lanes

GEODIS
Elk Grove Village, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jul 2026

About the role

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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