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Director Business Development

  2026-05-04     Ryder     Baton Rouge,LA  
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Job DescriptionThe Director Business Development 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 FunctionsLead deal pursuitCreate deal and pricing strategyProposal plan of attackProspect new brands and develop industry network to build pipelineExplore cross sell opportunities where applicableNegotiate contracts and close dealsContinued commercial support on accounts closed DBDExplore cross‑selling opportunities for existing clientsFurther education on vertical for consultative sellingAdditional ResponsibilitiesFocus in one vertical/business unit – can work other deals at sales leader's discretionUnderstand how Ryder's solutions can be customized to meet customer's needsTransition new accounts to combo after 24 months unless otherwise decided by Sales & Operations managementTransition new business to Director of Key Accounts to further develop after 24 months unless otherwise decided by Sales & Operations managementPropose $120 million over 5-year periodSign 1 cross‑sell opportunity SCS/DTSAdhere to Ryder's Policies and Procedures including Travel and Expense PolicyPerforms other duties as assignedSkills And AbilitiesAbility to listen, write, and speak effectively; inform, explain, and give instructionsDevelops and delivers effective presentationsEffective interpersonal skillsEffective negotiation skillsDemonstrates customer service skillsDemonstrates problem solving skillsAbility to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignmentsAbility to effectively think, speak and act without preparationAbility to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)Ability to influence internal and/or external constituentsAbility to maintain confidential informationAbility to work independently and as a member of a teamAbility to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlinesDemonstrates time management and priority setting skillsFlexibility to operate and self‑driven to excel in a fast‑paced environmentUnderstanding of services, costs, pricing and value; expert requiredQualificationsBachelor's degree required in business administration, finance, or related fieldMaster's degree preferred, business administration (MBA)Five (5) years or more sales experience: 3 years at quota and 2 years at 75% of quota requiredFive (5) years or more in selling supply chain solutions and/or achieve quota attainment more than 3 times within a 60‑month period requiredUnderstanding of services, costs, pricing and value; expert requiredTravel50% (approx) – Remote otherwiseJob CategoryJob Category: Outside SalesCompensation InformationThe 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 TypeSalariedMinimum Pay Range140,000Maximum Pay Range170,000Benefits InformationFor 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. For more information about benefits, click here ( to download the comprehensive benefits summary.Equal OpportunityRyder 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 NoteSome 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 ApplicantsRyder 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 careers@ryder.com.Current EmployeesIf you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here ( to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.#J-18808-Ljbffr


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