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Ryder System hires Business Development Directors to drive client acquisition and strategic partnerships across its logistics and supply chain services. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring skilled professionals in this function, supporting both H-1B and permanent residence pathways for qualified candidates.
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Job Description
Summary
The Director Business Development (DBD) is responsible for leading the pursuit of new business and expansion/renewal business as applicable. A successful DBD will coordinate the complete sales cycle process including lead generation, prospect qualification, and leading the cross-functional pursuit team by providing clear direction on deal strategy: pricing, service, value proposition and presentation message and medium. The focus for this position is on new sales contracts, team selling, and solution selling. The individual will be issued a sales quota, for which they will be held responsible.
Essential Functions
- Lead deal pursuit
- Create deal and pricing strategy
- Proposal plan of attack
- Prospect new brands and develop industry network to build pipeline
- Explore cross sell opportunities where applicable
- Negotiate contracts and close deals
- Continued commercial support on accounts closed DBD
- Explore cross-selling opportunities for existing clients
- Further education on vertical for consultative selling
Additional Responsibilities
- Focus in one vertical/business unit – can work other deals at sales leader’s discretion
- Understand how Ryder’s solutions can be customized to meet customer’s needs
- Transition new accounts to combo after 24 months unless otherwise decided by Sales & Operations management
- Transition new business to Director of Key Accounts to further develop after 24 months unless otherwise decided by Sales & Operations management
- Propose $120 million over 5-year period
- Sign 1 cross sell opportunity SCS/DTS
- Adhere to Ryder’s Policies and Procedures including Travel and Expense Policy
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to listen, write, and speak effectively
- Develops and delivers effective presentations
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Effective negotiation skills
- Demonstrates customer service skills
- Demonstrates problem solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments
- Ability to effectively think, speak and act without preparation
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
- Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of services, costs, pricing and value expert required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required in business administration, finance, or related field
- Master's degree preferred in business administration (MBA)
- Five (5) years or more sales experience: 3 years at quota and 2 years at 75% of quota required
- Five (5) years or more in selling supply chain solutions and/or achieve quota attainment more than 3 times within a 60-month period required
- Understanding of services, costs, pricing and value expert required
Job Category: Outside Sales
Compensation Information
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
Pay Type:
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range: 130,000
Maximum Pay Range: 150,000
Benefits Information
For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Important Note:
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Security Notice for Applicants:
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a @ryder.com email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.
Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.

Job Description
Summary
The Director Business Development (DBD) is responsible for leading the pursuit of new business and expansion/renewal business as applicable. A successful DBD will coordinate the complete sales cycle process including lead generation, prospect qualification, and leading the cross-functional pursuit team by providing clear direction on deal strategy: pricing, service, value proposition and presentation message and medium. The focus for this position is on new sales contracts, team selling, and solution selling. The individual will be issued a sales quota, for which they will be held responsible.
Essential Functions
- Lead deal pursuit
- Create deal and pricing strategy
- Proposal plan of attack
- Prospect new brands and develop industry network to build pipeline
- Explore cross sell opportunities where applicable
- Negotiate contracts and close deals
- Continued commercial support on accounts closed DBD
- Explore cross-selling opportunities for existing clients
- Further education on vertical for consultative selling
Additional Responsibilities
- Focus in one vertical/business unit – can work other deals at sales leader’s discretion
- Understand how Ryder’s solutions can be customized to meet customer’s needs
- Transition new accounts to combo after 24 months unless otherwise decided by Sales & Operations management
- Transition new business to Director of Key Accounts to further develop after 24 months unless otherwise decided by Sales & Operations management
- Propose $120 million over 5-year period
- Sign 1 cross sell opportunity SCS/DTS
- Adhere to Ryder’s Policies and Procedures including Travel and Expense Policy
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to listen, write, and speak effectively
- Develops and delivers effective presentations
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Effective negotiation skills
- Demonstrates customer service skills
- Demonstrates problem solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments
- Ability to effectively think, speak and act without preparation
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
- Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines
- Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Understanding of services, costs, pricing and value expert required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required in business administration, finance, or related field
- Master's degree preferred in business administration (MBA)
- Five (5) years or more sales experience: 3 years at quota and 2 years at 75% of quota required
- Five (5) years or more in selling supply chain solutions and/or achieve quota attainment more than 3 times within a 60-month period required
- Understanding of services, costs, pricing and value expert required
Job Category: Outside Sales
Compensation Information
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
Pay Type:
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range: 130,000
Maximum Pay Range: 150,000
Benefits Information
For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Important Note:
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Security Notice for Applicants:
Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a @ryder.com email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers.
Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
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Does Ryder System sponsor H-1B visas for Business Development Directors?
Yes. Ryder System sponsors H-1B visas for Business Development Directors in cases where the role qualifies as a specialty occupation, typically requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in business, supply chain, or a related field. Sponsorship is more common for roles tied to specific service verticals where specialized expertise is a documented requirement of the position.
How do I apply for Business Development Director jobs at Ryder System?
Applications are submitted through Ryder's careers portal. To improve your chances as a sponsored candidate, apply to postings that explicitly mention visa sponsorship or align with verticals you can speak to directly, such as dedicated transportation or logistics consulting. Migrate Mate lists active Business Development Director openings at Ryder filtered by sponsorship eligibility, which helps you prioritize the right postings.
Which visa types does Ryder System commonly use for Business Development Director roles?
Ryder has sponsored both H-1B nonimmigrant visas and employment-based Green Cards, including EB-2 and EB-3 classifications, for roles in business development. The H-1B is typically the entry point for candidates already in the U.S. on another status, while EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship through the PERM process is pursued once a candidate is in a stable long-term role.
What qualifications does Ryder System expect for a Business Development Director?
Ryder typically looks for candidates with a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related discipline, combined with experience closing enterprise or mid-market accounts in logistics, transportation, or professional services. Familiarity with solutions selling in managed transportation or e-commerce fulfillment verticals is a meaningful differentiator, and it directly supports the specialty occupation argument for H-1B filings.
How long does the H-1B sponsorship process take if Ryder System agrees to file?
The H-1B process runs on a fixed annual calendar. Registration opens in March, and USCIS conducts the lottery shortly after. If selected, Ryder files the full petition by June 30, with an October 1 start date for most candidates. Premium processing, which USCIS offers for an additional fee, can reduce the adjudication window to around 15 business days once the petition is accepted.
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