Sr. Sales Manager - JDAS Europe

Jabil; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Business Development Manager to oversee staffing and performance. This role demands strong logistics knowledge, experience in business management, and excellent communication skills. Candidates should have at least 8 years of relevant experience, with a preference for a technical degree. The position offers opportunities to lead and implement strategic business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 8+ years in business positions, with 3 years in management.
• Strong entrepreneurial skills and self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Direct and maintain business policies and practices for development department.
• Develop plans for factories with business managers.
• Target customers for business development activities.
• Negotiate with product development and sales groups.
• Manage business development talent pool.

Skills

Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations

Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements

Strong financial and analytical ability

Strong knowledge of international taxes and customs regimes

Successful change management accomplishments

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Technical Degree preferred

8+ years relevant business experience or equivalent

3 years management role experience

Job description

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

Has responsibility for staffing, support and performance of regional specific business management talent pool including Business Development Managers and Business Development Analysts for stand‑alone accounts and global business units as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs, establishes, maintains, and plans the overall business policies, goals, tools and practices for a business development department.
• Develops specific plans for each factory together with Business Development Managers, sales team and operations.
• Assists in targeting customers and industries appropriate for the company; supports business development activities: quotes, customer visits.
• Coordinates and negotiates with the product development, marketing and/or sales group.
• Manages business development talent pool including Business Development Managers, Business Development Analysts and Project Coordinators for stand alone accounts.
• Keeps local and corporate management informed of market conditions such as pricing, material interruption, competitor activities, and technology trends and change.
• Participates in quarterly business reviews at each site.
• Integrates M&A Activities into mainstream.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.
• Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable company’s business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets.
• Strong financial and analytical ability. Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.
• Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes.
• Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.
• Strong and convincing communication skills.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e‑mail skills required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or an appropriate business‑related equivalent experience and training; Technical Degree preferred.
• 8 plus years’ business experience in a relevant position or equivalent external work experience, including at least 3 years experience in management role.
• Strong entrepreneurial skills, self‑starter, requires little supervision.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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