Director, Front-End Solutions & Innovation

Toyota Automated Logistics; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics Americas seeks a Director, Solution Development to lead the front-end solution development organization, bridging customer needs with executable concepts and driving standardized, innovative approaches across the team.

The role accelerates sales growth, improves win rates, and creates a scalable engine for faster response times and cost accuracy. Travel up to 30% to customer sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 10 years practical business experience in Material Handling Industry.
• Experience in Distribution Operations.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the front-end solution development organization from opportunity qualification through concept approval.
• Drive solution strategies that improve commercial competitiveness, hit rates, and profitable growth.
• Partner with Business Development, Account Management, Regional Sales, System Sales, and Sales Engineering teams to align priorities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Business strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Sales alignment

Tools

Network Analysis Tools

MS Office

CRM

AutoCAD

AutoMod

SKU Data Analysis

Visio

Job description

Toyota Automated Logistics Americas seeks a Director, Solution Development to lead the front-end solution development organization, bridging customer needs with executable concepts and driving standardized, innovative approaches across the team.

The role accelerates sales growth, improves win rates, and creates a scalable engine for faster response times and cost accuracy. Travel up to 30% to customer sites is expected.