Our client is looking for a Manager Business Developer to join their company in the Transport and Logistics industry

Main purpose of the role:

Identify and source profitable, large scale, new business opportunities for the company and develop and initiate a sales approach that results in closing new business opportunities to meet or exceed an individual target in support of the overall New Business target
Drive New business growth in nationally and within our chosen verticals
Manage the solutions design process to produce high quality proposals, profitable solutions that minimize the risk exposure
Act as the key liaison between the company and the customer
Build a long term / multiyear pipeline to support long term growth targets

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12
Logistics / Supply Chain / CPIM / CSCP Essential (MBA advantage)
Advanced computer literacy level in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Basic knowledge of SharePoint, and MS Vision will be advantageous.
Basic knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems and ERPs (working knowledge of Red Prairie & SAP will be advantageous)
Knowledge of Automotive production systems would be advantageous) MS Dynamics

Job Related Requirements:

C-Level negotiation skills
High business acumen and problem-solving Skills
Strategic thinking Excellent sales skills (Lions or equivalent) and 10 years successfully selling logistics solutions (warehouse & distribution) to large customers

Duties and Responsibilities

Meet or exceed personal new business target with an acceptable profit and risk profile to contribute to the overall new business target.
Manage the opportunity lifecycle to the opportunity closure.
To develop compelling business value propositions for new business opportunities to meet growth targets within the Business Unit
Articulate the company's values to clients by using industry and knowledge to develop clear value statements of the products.
Identification of sources of and calculation of quantified values.
To align specific client objectives with the overall objectives to ensure sustainable growth.
Translation of client strategy and tactical objectives into supply chain requirements.
Linking of client strategy and supply chain requirements to the company's offerings and services
To develop and maintain a multi-year, large scale, pipeline of new business opportunities over a defined timeline to ensure continuous growth.
Develop and manage a pipeline to grow the business by 10% per annum.
Ensure all opportunities are accurately and timeously recorded in MS Dynamics (CRM System) and that opportunities are progressed through the sales cycle.
To understand and align revenue targets with closing cycles of the business opportunities within the pipeline to ensure consistent growth and accurate forecasting.
To take ownership of the tender process to ensure successful sales.
Tenders and RQFs completed on time according to client’s requirements.
Build and articulate the solutions design effectively.
Ensure approval processes are followed, and standards met.
Ensure QA of the final document (proof reading, all inserts, exec summary, etc.)
To ensure the successful implementation of the solutions sold, ensuring the revenue is realized.
Solutions/services implemented according to what has been sold.
Client expectations met or exceeded.
Ensure implementation process is followed.
Client sign-off of milestones.
Ensure effective communication between the client and company during the implementation phase.