Regional Sales Director - Automotive USA

Regional Sales Director - Automotive USA

Job Category: Business Development Requisition Number: REGIO049755

Full-Time Hybrid Salary Range: $118,524 USD to $218,626 USD Salary: $168,575 USD per year Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, USA

Description

Regional Sales Director - Automotive

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:

• Develop and execute the national strategy for the Automotive vertical to achieve revenue, margin, and market share goals.
• Lead business development efforts, including identifying new opportunities, responding to RFPs/RFQs, and winning major automotive contracts
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key automotive clients
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and finance teams to design and implement tailored 3PL solutions that meet automotive demands for quality, delivery precision, and cost efficiency.
• Travels up to 50%
• Other duties as required and assigned

What you need:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in logistics/supply chain, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles
• Deep expertise in the automotive industry, including OEM/Tier supplier logistics, JIT/JIS processes, finished vehicle transportation, and parts sequencing.
• Proven track record in 3PL or logistics service provider environment, with success in client acquisition and account growth.
• Strong understanding of automotive supply chain challenges (e.g., volatility in demand, quality requirements, global sourcing)
• Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Experience managing P&L and driving financial results in a vertical-specific business unit.

What you gain from joining our team:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• 401k match
• Employee discounts
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Free financial wellness programs
• Daycare discount program
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• + more!

Join our Team!

Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview.

OR

Text DELIVER to 88300 to Apply

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