VP Business Development - International Freight Forwarding

Vice President Of Sales, Business Unit Salary: $183,001 - $250,000 + eligible for bonus program The Vice President of Sales, Business Unit is responsible for executing the business unit's growth strategy in conjunction with operations management, products management, industry vertical heads and their business development team. The position will manage the process of revenue growth and customer acquisition focusing primarily on new customers across targeted industries while also driving growth with existing customers through day-to-day sales management. In addition to supporting the SVP of Corporate Business Development the Business Unit, this position will also have a matrix reporting line to the SVP of the Business Unit. Responsibilities Directly oversee day-to-day sales activities of a team of sales executives to ensure alignment with the company's growth strategy, enforce the proper usage of CRM, and meeting performance expectations. Design and implement a strategic sales plan that expands business unit's customer base and ensure constant topline growth. Work with business unit's management in recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of a team of sales executives and sales management. Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships directly or indirectly through the sales executives. Leadership specific: Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of YLA's strategic objectives, product offerings, and platform/system enhancements. Excellent strategic problem solving & analytical skills; strong business acumen. Engages in the high-performance culture characterized by high integrity, efficiency, productivity, teamwork, collaboration, innovation, and camaraderie. Works with limited direction, usually within a complex and often ambiguous environment, to drive rigorous, fact-based recommendations to senior YLA management, other executive, overseas Opco management while supporting syndication with stakeholders across the organization. Qualifications Bachelors Degree Required, preferably in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business. At least 10 years of sales experience including five years of managing a team of outside sales employees. At least 5 years of experience in sales within the logistics/supply chain industry. Ability to negotiate with customers and internal stakeholders to close business. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Benefits Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including: Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month following start date 401k with a company match Standard 10 days PTO Eligible for bonus plan Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources. Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Los Angeles County Only: Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Yusen Logistics