Director of Business Development - Mobility Vertical

Director Of Business Development

At Ascent, we solve supply chain challenges for thousands of customers worldwide. Ascent is a recognized supplier of the year for multiple Fortune 500 companies as well as a partner to thousands of small and medium-sized businesses. Ranked among the Top 100 Global 3PLs by Inbound Logistics as well as the Top 40 3PLs and Top 20 Freight Brokerages in North America by Transport Topics, Ascent's #1 market share in the North American ground and air expedite market has provided it the foundation to become the preferred logistics provider to a marquee portfolio of the world's largest and most sophisticated corporations. Ascent's offerings include truckload, less-than-truckload, global forwarding, air charter, specialized, brokerage, managed transportation and expedite solutions. The company moves over 430,000 shipments annually through its competitive PEAK freight marketplace.

Our Purpose

We elevate the world of logistics through passion and innovation.

Our Mission

We want to do more things and provide more solutions for more customers in more places around the globe with lower operating risk and flawless execution.

What You'll Do

The Director Of Business Development will be responsible for developing and maintaining new business clients in Ascent's focused Mobility Vertical. This individual's focus is to create strategic relationships with key Customers within the Mobility markets to strengthen Ascent's position in time-critical and premium logistics solutions.

• Builds and maintains relationships with logistic contracts through regular, in-person professional communications and travel, developing multiple contacts within the account hierarchy.
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with mid-tier and top-tier customers to understand their needs and identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.
• Identifying, pursuing, and securing new business contracts with a target value exceeding $25 million.
• In-depth knowledge of the mobility sector or of similar fast-paced and dynamic industries.
• Identify and create opportunities for Ascent's time-critical and premium transportation solutions.
• Deliver compelling solutions for prospective Customers that create sustainable value.
• Build strategic relationships with key personnel on various levels of the Customer organization.
• Provide regular market updates and intelligence to the Customer.
• Act as trusted advisor to the Customer and offer support for all transportation and supply chain related matters.
• Travel Responsibility- 25-50%

What You'll Bring

Ascent's Competitive Benefits