Business Development Sales Support Manager

A.P. Moller - Maersk; Kegworth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a driven business development professional to support contract logistics sales across our UK offices. You will conduct market research, manage bid processes from conception to contracting, and collaborate across departments to secure new bids and renewals.

The role requires 2 years in contract logistics with supply chain exposure, plus customer-facing experience. MS Office skills and a proactive, organised mindset are essential. Site-based in the UK offices.

Qualifications

• 2 years operational experience in contract logistics.
• Supply Chain experience.
• Customer facing role experience.
• Business Development / Sales experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on customers, sectors and growth accelerators to support strategic aims.
• Manage end-to-end internal sales and sign-off processes from conception to contracting.
• Coordinate with departments to gain support for new bids and renewals.
• Lead internal systems completion from Salesforce to Investment Proposal papers and account plans.
• Provide BD support through the sales lifecycle to BDMs for pursuits within the region.

Skills

Positive attitude

Organisational skills

Customer facing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

Are you a motivated, organised individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced business development environment? Would you enjoy being part of a dedicated team that works together to create a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our customers and employees? If you're looking for change, and you're ready to make changes, then we're looking for you.

The key responsibilities in this role include;

• Complete research projects into customers / sectors / growth accelerators in the market supporting the strategic agenda and preparing the team to win
• Management of end-to-end internal sales and sign off processes from point of conception through to contracting with our customers
• Work across departments to gain support for new bids and sales led renewals and facilitate the process on going data gathering, sharing feeding back until the bid is complete.
• Lead best in class completion of internal systems from salesforce to Investment Proposal papers and account plans
• Provide business development support through the sales lifecycle to the BDM's for all pursuits within the area/region/categories aligned to

You won't find another job like the one you'll find with Maersk. Now, here's what we need from you:

• 2 years operational experience in contract logistics (Essential)
• Supply Chain Experience (Essential)
• Experience in a customer facing role (Beneficial)
• Business Development / Sales Experience (Beneficial)
• Can do and positive attitude
• MS Office skills - Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Exceptional organisational skills

This role is site based, however can be from any of our UK Offices. They are currently in East Midlands Gateway, Doncaster and Tamworth.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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