Business Development Manager

GEODIS; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GEODIS in Montreal is seeking a proactive Business Development professional to drive new logistics opportunities and support ongoing account development. GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide.

You will build targeted contact lists, conduct outreach via telemarketing and email, and collaborate with Operations to win and maintain profitable contracts. This role offers growth opportunities within a global logistics leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4‑year college or university.
• Minimum 3 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with transportation management systems
• Experience with optimization tools preferred
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Responsibilities

• Develop a contact list for new business growth opportunities in assigned market or territory
• Completes daily telemarketing, cold calling, and written communications to solicit new business opportunities
• Serve as a resource to solve customer needs including transportation, rates for additional services and contract interpretation
• Communicates regularly with assigned customers including attendance at performance review meetings, process improvement or correction updates, and new business initiatives
• Address all customer issues, concerns, and requests
• Other duties and special projects as required and assigned

Skills

Prospecting

Negotiation

Account management

Travel readiness

Telemarketing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Transportation Management Systems

Optimization tools

Job description

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:

The Business Development is responsible for prospecting and closing new business as well as supporting account maintenance.

• Develop a contact list for new business growth opportunities in assigned market or territory
• Completes daily telemarketing, cold calling, and written communications to solicit new business opportunities
• Serve as a resource to solve customer needs including transportation, rates for additional services and contract interpretation
• Communicates regularly with assigned customers including attendance at performance review meetings, process improvement or correction updates, and new business initiatives
• Address all customer issues, concerns, and requests
• Other duties and special projects as required and assigned

What you need: (requirements)

You will assist in and assure completion of account reviews. You will deliver results to the Country Director for approval and complete negotiation with the customer. You will work directly with Operations and other groups necessary to achieve profitability goals.

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4‑year college or university
• Minimum 3 years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with transportation management systems
• Experience with optimization tools preferred
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

What you gain from joining our team:

• Get Good Money – Fair pay and some jobs come with bonus opportunities.
• Stay Safe – We pride ourselves on a safe, clean, and healthy work environment for everyone.
• Get A Voice – We are always asking our teammates to tell us how to make their experience working at GEODIS even better.
• Get Promoted – When you are ready to take the next step in your career, we will be there to support you. We promote about 10% of our warehouse workers each year.
• Have FUN – Work with fun, supportive people just like you!
• Find Your Place – We value diversity and seek to provide an inclusive culture. Join an Employee Resource Group, participate in an international lunch, or celebrate your heritage to find your place of belonging.
• Find Your Future – Whether you are interested in the opportunity to work seasonally or looking to launch your career, GEODIS is the place!

*Eligibility varies based on location, job, employee type, or length of service.*

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), we are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.