Senior Business Development Executive (3PL)

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We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways. 

Are you curious about being part of our growth stor​y while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Overview:

The Senior Business Development Executive for Warehousing & Logistics is responsible for driving growth and expanding the company’s presence within the contract logistics sector. This role focuses on identifying, pursuing, and securing new business opportunities, building strong relationships with clients, and developing tailored supply chain solutions that align with client needs and business goals

Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Business Development:

• Identify and target potential clients in various industries, focusing on key sectors such as Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Retail, eCommerce, Electronics, Industrial and Automotive.

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue growth, volume quota and market penetration objectives.

• Collaborate with the commercial team, marketing, and operations to align strategies and business goals with company objectives.

• Master complex strategic and conceptual sales in a B2B environment.

Client Relationship Management:

• Leverage existing industry relationships and personal networks to establish points of entry to access new markets and client relationships.

• Establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

• Lead contract negotiations, ensuring profitable and sustainable agreements.

• Regularly meet with existing and potential clients to understand their evolving needs and offer tailored logistics solutions.

• Build strategic relationships in advance of participation in client driven requests for proposals/tenders.

Solution Design & Implementation:

• Work closely with the Solutions Design team to develop innovative, client-centric supply chain solutions.

• Orchestrate the engagement process through tender/RFP between client and functional stakeholders including Operations, IT, Solutions Design, Project Management, Legal, Risk Management and Human Resources.

• Provide input on operational feasibility, cost implications, and resource allocation during the solution design phase.

• Collaborate with operations teams to ensure successful implementation and execution of new business solutions.

Market Intelligence & Industry Insight:

• Keep abreast of market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities in contract logistics.

• Analyze market data and customer feedback to anticipate changes in demand and develop proactive strategies.

• Participate in industry conferences, networking events, and client meetings to enhance market knowledge and brand presence.

Collaboration & Influence:

• Contribute to the development of the company’s business development strategy, identifying areas of growth and improvement.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.

• 7+ years of business development experience in contract logistics or related sectors, with a proven track record of achieving sales targets.

• Strong knowledge of contract logistics, supply chain solutions, and industry trends.

• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.

• Ability to develop strategic plans, prioritize activities, and drive results in an individual contributor role.

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to tailor solutions and address client challenges.

• Operational or industrial design experience in a Contract Logistics environment considered an asset. 

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