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Director, Business Development

Lineage
Posted a month ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Novi, MI, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance

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  • The position involves collaborating with regional Operations, Finance, and other leaders to develop customer retention strategies and new business opportunities.
  • Candidates are required to have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field and at least 7 years of progressive commercial leadership experience, preferably in logistics or supply chain.
  • Responsibilities include achieving sales, revenue, and EBITDA goals, planning and forecasting sales revenue, and conducting Quarterly Business Reviews with key customers.
  • The role requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of the temperature-controlled logistics industry.
  • Salary details are not provided, but the position offers benefits such as medical, dental, a 401k retirement plan, and eligibility for annual bonuses.

Collaborate with regional Operations, Finance, and other functional leaders to develop strategies to retain customers and lead new business pipeline opportunities. Ensure achievement of revenue and EBITDA goals through proper planning and forecasting while supporting key stakeholders to drive results and growth at the local level within Lineage’s United States footprint.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Achieve annual sales, revenue, EBITDA, and other growth goals and objectives 

  • Develop and oversee new business strategies to expand pipeline opportunities 

  • Organize formal Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key customers with high volume to identify continuous improvement opportunities and ensure customer satisfaction 

  • Communicate continuous improvement and network optimization opportunities to customers 

  • Plan and forecast sales revenue, gaps, and other targeted areas impacting the business 

  • Understand in-country and local regulations, as well as competitive market landscape to make informed decisions on regional marketing plans to ensure revenue growth across all products, services, and facilities 

  • Negotiate contracts between appropriate parties 

  • Support VP, Business Development with sales initiatives and implementation 

 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES) 

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field; or equivalent training in Business or Sales Management 

  • 7 years progressive commercial leadership experience, preferably in logistics/supply chain segments. 

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with ambiguity 

  • Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite 

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization 

  • Demonstrated proficiency in development and implementation of strategy / annual plans (budget, operational performance, SOPs, workshops, etc.)  

  • Knowledge of temperature-controlled warehouse and logistics industry 

  • Ability to travel up to 50% 

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation.  Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits


Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.




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