Director Business Development - Supply Chain

Ryder System, Inc.; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Montgomery, AL seeks a Director of Business Development to lead new business pursuits, expand and renew accounts as applicable, and coordinate the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing with a cross-functional pursuit team.

This role requires strong presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with a focus on quota attainment and solution selling; travel is 40–50%. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $180,000 plus incentive potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field.
• MBA preferred in business administration.
• Five or more years of sales experience with quota attainment.
• Experience selling supply chain solutions and achieving quota targets.
• Understanding of services, costs, pricing and value.

Responsibilities

• Lead deal pursuit and develop pricing strategy.
• Coordinate proposal plans and cross-functional pursuit teams.
• Prospect new brands and build industry network to create pipeline.
• Negotiate contracts and close deals.
• Provide continued commercial support on closed accounts.
• Explore cross-selling opportunities with existing clients.
• Transition new accounts to account leadership after initial period.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Job Description

Summary

The Director Business Development (DBD) is responsible for leading the pursuit of new business and expansion/renewal business as applicable. A successful DBD will coordinate the complete sales cycle process including lead generation, prospect qualification, and leading the cross-functional pursuit team by providing clear direction on deal strategy: pricing, service, value proposition and presentation message and medium. The focus for this position is on new sales contracts, team selling, and solution selling. The individual will be issued a sales quota, for which they will be held responsible.

Essential Functions

• Lead deal pursuit
• Create deal and pricing strategy.
• Proposal plan of attack
• Prospect new brands and develop industry network to build pipeline
• Explore cross sell opportunities where applicable
• Negotiate contracts and close deals
• Continued commercial support on accounts closed DBD.
• Explore cross-selling opportunities for existing clients
• Further education on vertical for consultative selling

Additional Responsibilities

• Focus in one vertical/business unit – can work other deals at sales leader’s discretion.Understand how Ryder’s solutions can be customized to meet customer’s needs.Transition new accounts to combo after 24 months unless otherwise decided by Sales & Operations management. Transition new business to Director of Key Accounts to further develop after 24 months unless otherwise decided by Sales & Operations management.
• Propose $120 million over 5-year period.
• Sign 1 cross sell opportunity SCS /DTS.
• Adhere to Ryder’s Policies and Procedures including Travel and Expense Policy
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to listen, write, and speak effectively Inform, explain, and give instructions.
• Develops and delivers effective presentations.
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Demonstrates customer service skills.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments.
• Ability to effectively think, speak and act without preparation.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of services, costs, pricing and value expert required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required business administration, finance, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred business administration (MBA)
• Five (5) years or more sales experience: 3 years at quota and 2 years at 75% of quota required.
• Five (5) years or more in selling supply chain solutions and/or achieve quota attainment more than 3 times within a 60-month period required.
• Understanding of services, costs, pricing and value. expert required.
• Noncommercial Driver License CLASS E

Travel

40% - 50%

Vertical

This position will support our Automotive, Aeronautical and Industrial (AAI) vertical

Job Category

Outside Sales

Our Culture & Commitment

At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

Compensation Information

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:

Pay Type

Salaried

Minimum Pay Range

150,000

Maximum Pay Range

180,000

Benefits Information

For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Important Note

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Security Notice for Applicants

Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers .

Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at [e-mail] .