Business Development Manager

Rhenus SE & Co. KG; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the UK is searching for a passionate sales-focused executive to join their team. You will support the creation of tailor-made logistics solutions and help generate new business opportunities. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and experience in logistics. Responsibilities include data analysis, vendor sourcing, and working closely with key account managers. This position is crucial in driving growth in the high-tech logistics sector, and offers an opportunity to shape innovative logistics concepts.

Qualifications

• Passionate and sales-focused executive.
• Experience in logistics or related fields.
• Strong analytical skills for data preparation and analysis.
• Ability to generate prospects through studies and digital media.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of tailor-made logistics concepts.
• Conduct data preparation and analysis.
• Generate prospects through various platforms.
• Handle administrative tasks like CRM updates.
• Lead role in sourcing service providers for new services.
• Analyze trends in target markets.
• Process logistics tenders and customer inquiries.
• Create price calculations and evaluations.
• Coordinate with various departments for customer projects.
• Work with key account management on sales projects.

Job description

Overview

As the market leader in High Tech Logistics solutions, and a trusted partner to some of the leading global medical and technical product manufacturers, Rhenus High Tech is proud of the final mile role that we play in lifesaving supply chains. As the frontrunner in the high-tech Logistics sector, we work meticulously with our customers to create an efficient, innovative, and sustainable delivery model, whilst embracing the Rhenus family values of Customer Focused Solutions, Employee Orientation, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Integrity, and Continuity.

Opportunity

As we continue our exciting growth path, and further strengthen our position as market leaders in the high-tech logistics sector, we have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and sales focused executive, to join our team, reporting to and working closely with the Head of Sales to develop new opportunities in existing and new markets.

Responsibilities

• You will support the creation of tailor-made logistics concepts and solutions to match client specific requirements
• Data preparation/analysis
• Generate prospects (e.g., work through studies, search through platforms and other digital media)
• Administrative matters, e.g., trade fair preparation, CRM updates, sales progress reports
• Where new services are targeted by the business you will play the leading role in sourcing service providers, obtaining costs, and ultimately designing the appropriate logistics solutions and cost models
• You will provide the analysis, processing, and presentation of trends and developments in the target markets
• You will process national and international logistics tenders and customer enquiries, carry out feasibility studies and prepare offers.
• Creation of price calculations and price comparisons as well as the evaluation of CRM activities
• You will be involved in cross-departmental projects and take on the communication and coordination with various company units to anchor the customer perspective.
• Work closely with our key account management team to support and control customer-specific sales projects
• Create/update request for quote response maps