Business Development Director - Military & Defense

GEODIS; Humble (TX); Híbrido; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Rain financial wellness app

First Stop Health telemedical access

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid maternity and parental leave

Career development opportunities

Mentorship programs

Employee perks like fitness class- }

Descripción de la vacante

GEODIS in Humble, TX seeks a Business Development Director for Military & Defense to shape the global strategy and lead North American client relationships. You will own proposals, coordinate with regions and the head office, and drive growth for the defense portfolio.

You will lead a team to pursue must-win opportunities, manage RFIs/RFQs, and stay informed on global defense events affecting strategy and operations.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Creates the global strategy for the development of Military and Defense business in conjunction with the Region and Head Office
• 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 Military & Defense portfolio – both own accounts as well as any existing accounts
• Keeps updated on all world events that are connected to the need for the defense sector
• Leads a team that is created to build this business

Conocimientos

Freight forwarding

Business development

Strategic planning

Relationship management

Descripción del empleo

Business Development Director - Military & Defense

Job Category: Business Development

Requisition Number: BUSIN052616

• Posted : September 1, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Humble, TX 77338, USA

Description

Director of Business Development - Military & Defense

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 global strategy for the development of Military and Defense business in conjunction with the Region and Head Office
• 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 Military & Defense portfolio – both own accounts as well as any existing accounts
• Keeps updated on all world events that are connected to the need for the defense sector
• Leads a team that is created to build this business

What you need:

• Regional Travel due to the global aspect of the role
• 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!

Join our Team!

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