Director of Open Deck
Arrive Logistics
Chicago, IL, USA
Posted on Oct 29, 2024
Who We Are
Arrive Logistics is a leading transportation and technology company in North America, having surpassed $2 billion in annual revenue with plans to grow significantly year over year. Our success is a testament to our remarkable team and what we’re building together. We’re committed to providing employees with a meaningful work experience and have established an award-winning culture that supports personal and career development in a fun, casual and collaborative environment. There’s never been a more exciting time to get on board, so read on to learn more and apply today!
Who We Want
The Director of Open Deck will be the business stakeholder in scaling our Open Deck Mode. We are looking for someone to leverage their passion & experience to help develop & deliver growth in Arrive’s Open Deck network, presence & footprint. From day one you will develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to position Arrive as a leader in the Open Deck space. You will play a vital role in fostering a high-performing team culture, driving collaboration, innovation, and exceptional results.
What You’ll Do
- Strategically grow Arrive's open deck footprint
- Have experience in building and executing at a high level the cradle to grave open deck model
- Sell and communicate to customers on Arrive's value prop and why we are the prime choice for open deck
- Lead your team and others across the department to create a vision and buy in
- Drive results and execute Arrive’s overarching sales strategy and connect it with open deck goals
- Collaborate cross functionally with departments across RevGen, Tech, and BizOps to execute projects and initiatives
- Strategically price both contract and spot open deck freight
- Support quoting (Spot & Contract) opportunities as the primary Open Deck pricing stakeholder
- Partner with Client Solutions on RFP opportunities
- Become an expert in the Arrive business model, our competitive advantages, and our proprietary software
- Bring energy, intensity, and a win-the-day attitude to the sales floor!
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in the 3PL open deck space.
- Proven track record of success in building and leading high-performing open deck teams.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Passion for innovation and customer service.
The Perks of Working With Us
- Take advantage of excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
- Invest in your future with our matching 401(k) program.
- Build relationships and take part in learning opportunities through our Employee Resource Groups.
- Enjoy office wide engagement activities, team events, happy hours and more!
- Leave the suit and tie at home; our dress code is casual.
- Work in the heart of downtown Chicago, IL!
- Take advantage of our transportation reimbursement program and make your way to work via the train, bus, car or bike! There are CTA and L train stops walking distance from the office and you can store your bike safely inside of the building.
- Sweat it out at the LifeStart gym in our office building that includes brand new Peloton bikes, top-of-the-line equipment and personal training options.
- Maximize your wellness with free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Get paid to work with your friends through our Referral Program!
- Get relocation assistance! If you are not local to the area, we offer relocation packages and have a Candidate Engagement Specialist who can answer any questions.
Your Arrive Experience
When we say “award-winning culture,” we mean it. We’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Inc. Fast Company, Fortune, and earned Top Workplaces and Great Place to Work, to name a few. We intend on topping many more of those lists in the years to come, but we’re not in it for the trophies. We’re committed to culture because it keeps us connected to each other and invested in our shared success while having a blast along the way. Our employee-founded resource groups create communities within Arrive’s walls, including Women in Logistics, Emerging Professionals, Prisms, Black Logistics Group, Salute and Unidos.
Notice:
To ensure a safe and transparent interview process, we want to note that Arrive Logistics adheres to strict recruitment practices. Candidates undergo an interview process, and Arrive Logistics does not provide unsolicited job offers. If you have concerns about receiving a fraudulent offer, please contact talentacquisition@arrivelogistics.com for verification.