Strategic Growth & Partnerships Leader

NewCold Coöperatief U.A.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

NewCold Coöperatief U.A. is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to lead strategic customer acquisition, craft tailored commercial solutions, and drive deals from opportunity through close.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, develop business cases, and manage site strategy and real estate considerations to support growth in the cold storage space. The role demands strong financial acumen, executive communication, and a proven track record in leading complex customer

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in business development, consultative sales, or related fields.
• Proven leadership in managing complex customer pursuits from proposal to close.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen for evaluating revenue, costs, margins, and ROI.
• Deep understanding of supply chain, warehousing, automation, and industrial real estate.
• Excellent communication with executive-level presentations and CRM tooling.
• Willingness to travel for customer meetings and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic customer development, identify opportunities, and guide negotiations.
• Develop tailored commercial solutions aligned with customer supply chain needs and NewCold capabilities.
• Own deal development and contract negotiations from initial opportunity to close.
• Lead early-stage opportunity development with cross-functional teams and executive materials.
• Manage land acquisition and site strategy, including PSA negotiations and due diligence.
• Drive CRM accuracy, forecasting visibility, and cross-functional pursuit execution.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Salesforce

CRM

Job description

NewCold Coöperatief U.A. is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to lead strategic customer acquisition, craft tailored commercial solutions, and drive deals from opportunity through close.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, develop business cases, and manage site strategy and real estate considerations to support growth in the cold storage space. The role demands strong financial acumen, executive communication, and a proven track record in leading complex customer