Director, Sustainability Solutions

POSITION SUMMARY Our Sustainability team is growing at Breakthrough! Joining Breakthrough means you will be part of a team making a real impact for our customers. We were recently named #6 on the 2024 FreightTech 25 list of most innovative and disruptive freight technology companies!
The Director, Sustainability Solutions will manage pipeline to drive new revenue from Sustainability Solutions to existing Breakthrough clients. This role will be proactive in developing a deep understanding of Breakthrough’s existing solutions and the competitive landscape to be able to effectively communicate our unique selling propositions. The Director is expected to lead client engagements and develop relationships with internal stakeholders to effectively drive opportunities in the pipeline.
This role could work in Green Bay, WI at our Breakthrough office or from a home office within the US.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages existing Breakthrough client relationships and external leads to mine sales pipeline
While Sustainability Solutions will be the primary area of responsibility Director will also develop thorough understanding of Breakthrough’s entire portfolio of client solutions
Share client insights in creation of enterprise sustainability roadmap
Establish and maintain productive relationships with key client accounts, client account managers and various other internal stakeholder to maintain activity levels and maintain robust pipeline of opportunities
Develop and maintain understanding of Logistics and Sustainability markets to stay abreast of relevant changes in the landscape
Attend training and development opportunities to expand industry knowledge base
Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
Continuously learn and develop self professionally
Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
Learn more here about the work we are doing to provide innovative solutions to clients!
QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience
3-15+ years’ experience within logistics or technology industries in sales, account management or with a demonstrated ability to influence customers. Experience working in/with the transportation industry strongly preferred
Interest in Sustainability
Ability to effectively develop and maintain cross-functional relationships and responsibilities
Proficient in team communication with the need to be concise and professional
Exceptional at problem solving, takes ownership
Innovative and detail oriented
Salesforce knowledge/experience strongly preferred
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U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.
U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.
Our company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101 .