VP of US and Latin Americas

Loomis International is our global vertical of business that handles storage and transportation of valuables and foreign currencies throughout the world to include jewels, semiconductors, gold, silver and platinum bullion, pharmaceuticals, etc. You will be overseeing P&L responsibility for the US International locations in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, as well as markets in South America (Argentina and Chile).One of the big things this group is looking for is experience in the “freight forwarding” space, mainly by air, but could also be by sea, road and railDuties and Responsibilities:Responsibility for P&L of Loomis International (LI) US & LATAM with locations in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Argentina and Chile.Experience with international networking, marketing, and freight forwardingFluency in both English and Spanish is requiredFocus on the development of all product lines of LI on forwarding, transportation, and storage in the regionIdentify new regional opportunities by developing new markets for existing clients and other LI stations, as well as by developing new clients in those newly developed markets.Strong focus on setting up and managing agent network for LI AmericasBusiness development includes optimizing service set-up with existing or new service providers.Contact partner for other LI countries for operational, security and pricing queries regarding destinations operated by agents of LI.Build up and maintain relationships with relevant suppliers (airlines, security, and forwarding agents).Performing security audits and implementing and monitoring agreed operational procedures with agents and other 3rd party providers to ensure security compliance.Management of certain projects as defined by Loomis International Corporate.Travel expectancy in the 60-70% range.Responsibility:Overall responsibility for the designated areas according to the job description, the Company guidelines, and instructions.Competences:Management skills to negotiate service requested by customers and agents/partnersPlan, work, and act independently to achieve the set targetsHands-on attitude, taking initiatives, acting, and thinking proactively during the performance of his/her duties.Demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking and acting, strong sales skills, and experience as a senior salesperson.Display good customer service skills.Well organized in administering and documenting the projects or duties undertaken.Benefits:Loomis offers one of the most comprehensive employee benefits packages in the industry, which includes:Vacation and Sick Time (PTO) as well as Paid HolidaysHealth & Dental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) PlanBasic Life Insurance PlanVoluntary Life Insurance PlanFlexible Spending and Health Savings AccountDependent Care AccountIndustry-leading Training and Development