$10 - $15 Posted: September 6th, 2025
Job Description
At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!Job Summary
The Senior Director, Intermodal Domestic is responsible for leading the Sales and Marketing organization for all domestic intermodal businesses. The role creates and implements contract renewal strategy. Furthermore, the incumbent develops the growth strategy to maximize revenue and yields by leveraging price, capacity, and equipment optimization.
Main Responsibilities
Process, Capacity Optimization, Sustainable Growth and Yield Maximization
Develop Sales and Market strategy, pricing guidelines sales, and the marketing policy
Oversee contract negotiations for Intermodal Domestic
Create contract strategies aimed to grow price and contribution to secure market share, increase volume and maximize yield
Handle contract cycle from Strategy, Price Volume Mix (PVM), to negotiation, publication, signature and filing in accordance with corporate policy
Develop processes and tools to reduce workload, improve response time and create greater team bandwidth
Oversee PVM analysis in compliance with corporate policy, while streamlining processes toward PVM automation
Balance volume and price targets based on customer needs, network and CN's corporate guidance
Oversee forecast and budget Intermodal domestic short- and long-term revenues and communicate with colleagues and the Operating Committee for planning purposes
Communicate clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and accountability to the Sales & Marketing team
Maintain a deep knowledge of ever-changing sector market drivers, key customer sales and growth strategies to formulate growth, pricing, and renewal strategies
Focus on upscale opportunities to maximize yield, revenues, and profitability as well as increase return on capacity
Oversee marketing communications efforts to customers
Oversee Tradeshow plan, meeting agendas and strategy
Develop round-trip sales strategies to reduce empty miles and enable growth throughout the network
Create synergies that generate a higher yield on expenditures
Oversee the development and ensure up-to-date marketing tools, brochures and presentation for the Leadership and Sales teams
Develop new products and enhance current products to meet ever-changing customer demands and competitive products
Instill a culture of safety and reliability within the organization and bring the safety culture to bear in all customer interactions
Maintain and foster cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment with Operations, Accounting, Service, and Finance with the goal of continuous improvement, ease of doing business and Net Promoter Score improvement
Manage service channels between Retail, Wholesale and Third Party Logistics (3PL) customers
Develop and oversee asset strategy and asset allocation (e.g., balancing tight asset utilization, while ensuring the right assets are in place to meet customer demand)
Team Development
Lead a team of Sales and Marketing professionals and support them with their customer portfolios
Shape and guide direct reports on their professional development plans and foster their growth within their respective roles
Coach and mentor team in preparation for the succession plan
Foster communication among team members establishing and maintaining links with other internal and external stakeholders
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The incumbent is expected to work weeknights and weekends when needed. The role requires occasional travel (40%) across North America to visit customer and partner offices. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress.
Requirements
Experience
Marketing
Between 10 to 15 years of experience leading a large-scale Sales and Marketing organization within the logistics, supply chain or global industries
o Experience developing and implementing product, service offering and successful sales conclusions
o Experience managing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
o Experience growing revenue through effective pricing and service strategies while maintaining customer retention
o Experience developing talent towards successful execution
o Experience interfacing, influencing, and educating both within CN, and with customers' organizations at various levels
o Experience with managing tradeoffs between commercial and operational priorities
Education/Certification/Designation
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
Demonstrates agility and drives change
Knows the business and stays current on industry needs
Applies critical thinking
Demonstrates active listening
Solves problems to create value
Collaborates with others and shares information
Sets direction and inspires others
Communicates with impact
Delegates and empowers others to create accountability
Develops self and others
Technical Skills/Knowledge
Knowledge of the transportation industry including rail, truck and intermodal as well as the competitive, legal, and regulatory landscapes
Knowledge of domestic markets as well as economic can market dynamics
Strong data reporting and monitoring skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Knowledge of Power BI, Business Objects and Python
Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset
About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at .
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