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Job description
Business Development Director - Italian Trade Lanes
Job Category : Business Development
Requisition Number : BUSIN
Posted : July 27, 2026
Full-Time
Hybrid
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Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, USA
Description
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
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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Worksite address
elk grove village, IL, 60009, US
Who can apply
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