Business Development Team - Manager

Business Development Manager

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customer's products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

The Business Development Manager is responsible for leading strategic sales and business development initiatives across key international clients operating in the U.S. The role includes managing global RFQs, delivering integrated logistics solutions (Port Processing, Vehicle Processing Center, Land Transportation, Consolidation Center etc.), and developing long-term partnerships with multinational corporations.

$89,000 - $113,000 yearly salary range. (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)

Sales Strategy and Planning

Develop sales strategies, customer solutions, and presentation materials to support business development activities

Respond to RFQs with competitive, client-specific solutions

Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Operations, Pricing, Legal, IT) to ensure seamless onboarding and execution

Build long-term relationships with high-potential customers, ensuring account retention and satisfaction

Lead customer onboarding process including SOP development, billing setup, and system integration

Collaborate with operations, pricing, and compliance teams to ensure service delivery meets customer expectations

Provide market intelligence on industry trends, customer demand, and pricing benchmarks

Maintain accurate sales pipeline data and prepare regular reports on performance, risks, and forecasts

Develop joint business plans with strategic clients to support long-term growth and mutual objectives

Represent Glovis in customer visits, and industry events to enhance visibility and credibility

Identify new vertical opportunities including e-commerce, automotive, electronics, and industrial clients

Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth

Acquire and manage multinational OEM accounts requiring multimodal logistics support

Lead RFQ/RFI responses and align pricing strategy with regional capabilities and customer expectations

Serve as primary contact for OEM clients, ensuring consistency in communication and service delivery

Design and implement customized logistics programs tailored to global supply chain structures

Drive revenue growth by identifying upselling opportunities across multiple services

Deliver data-driven performance reviews to maintain transparency and drive continuous improvement

Monitor KPIs and financial metrics including gross margin, service level, and client satisfaction

Proactively identify risks and lead mitigation plans to ensure service reliability for high-profile clients

Represent Glovis in executive-level client meetings, contract negotiations, and global strategy forums

Other duties as assigned

Benefits of working at GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, 14 Holidays, and Sick leave
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient PC skills- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other database systems
• Experience in Logistics/Transportation Industries
• Independent performer with self-generated network and conversions from cold calling
• General understanding of the Supply Chain Management and the logistics industry
• Ability to establish business proposal and proceed new business developments/projects
• Experience in RFP/RFQ/RFP Submission process
• Understanding of basic investment managerial concept such as Cost, Revenue, Margin, etc.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Required
• 7-10 years of direct experience in Sales, Supply Chain, Automotive Logistics

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Must operate desktop, computers, laptop, printer, scanners, shredders, etc.
• Constant use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Sit for 5+ hours per day
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach over shoulder, kneel, push, pull 1-3 hours per day

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
• This position is located in the Irvine, CA office

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.