The aspiration of our approximately 800 employees: Together, we want to ‘ACHIEVE MORE’. Our Global Sales department is structured into two Business Units: APAC & MEA as well as Europe & Americas. Within this setup, the Middle East and Africa team is a dynamic international group of 10 colleagues, consisting of a Director, one Head of, Sales & Alliance Managers and Sales Support Coordinators.
Duties and Responsibilities: Win, retain and develop medium-sized Business Customers through sales "hunting" activity, correctly assessing the prospective account as Profitable, Significant or Strategic in order to secure winning bids.Maximize sales growth from existing customers through the development of new sales, product marketing, and customer support strategies; and achieving specific volume growth targets in the assigned area(s) of the business.Build rapport and trust with customers by being informed about customer’s business and the market and support customer retention through collaboration with all resources including our Product teams, Trade Lane Managers, other sales channels, and local Station Management.Recommend solutions based on customer needs by using industry knowledgeEngage in organizing and supporting customer workshops intended to share information across diverse subjects such as Import brokerage compliance regulations, new product offerings, and other training intended to benefit the clientUse networks within the various Sales channels within Deutsche Post DHL to collaborate on customers, marketing strategies and offers a full supply chain of services to service customer needsCollect relevant customer information for the RFI/RFP/RFQ and prepare documents for customer implementation in order to ensure proper operational handover and implementation to meet customer expectationsPerform all aspects of the sales process and input & update all relevant activities utilizing CRM daily Your skills and experience Requires a minimum of 3-5 years field sales in freight forwarding or two years of operational experience.5+ year of Sales Experience (international logistics sales preferred)Experience with logistics processes, systems and solutions.Solid PC operational knowledge along with Microsoft Office applications experienceKnowledge of international commercial transportation (air and ocean freight required)Bachelor degree desiredOutgoing, upbeat and resourceful personality!
You work closely with Customer Service, Partner Consulting, and Sales Management. You actively participate in strategic partner and customer meetings in your region. You support the Sales Managers in complex offer, contract, and pricing negotiations.
You work closely with Customer Service, Partner Consulting, and Sales Management. You actively support strategic partner and customer meetings in the region. You support the Sales Managers in complex proposal, contract, and pricing negotiations.
Job Title:Business Development Director, Americas Job Location: Newark, New Jersey As a Sales Executive you will use a consultative selling strategy to understand the customers’ business, including their current situation and their future direction, and to propose a series of solutions and capabilities that exceed their needs and enhance their ability to drive improved business results.
With manufacturing sites in Europe and North America, and supported by SCHOTT’s global sales network, we are a leading supplier of high-quality fiber optic and LED components. Your Contribution Responsible for identifying, developing and maintaining quality suppliers of materials, components, and services at the best price, quality, on-time delivery, and service.Champion Plant-level cost savings initiatives / cost-out projects including cross-functional ones and also process improvements / LEAN activities.Support PU-AM Regional Director and Global Category Mangers (GCM’s) to implement global/regional sourcing strategiesCommunicate & ensure strict adherence to SCHOTT Purchasing practices, guidelines and initiatives both internally (Operations) and externally (Suppliers, including Supplier Code of Conduct).Create procedures, processes, and systems for process standardization and/or efficient improvement (ex. increase OER%) within the purchasing department.Ensure that discrepancies in the Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) clearing account for which you were the responsible purchaser are resolved timely in order to avoid delays in vendor payments.Escalate issues to the appropriate vendor contact in accordance with the vendor escalation rules process.Lead and supervise other members of the local Purchasing team in a professional, constructive and efficient manner including oversight to all other materials, consumables and services directly purchased by the Site Buyer.Assist in training other employees on "best PU practices" including MRP system/process utilization.Conduct RFQ and negotiations for all key materials (MRP relevant) and also capital expenditure projects.Responsible for observing and following all Environmental, Health and Safety rules and procedures.Fulfill all PU responsible activities in accordance with the RASI chart of PurchasingNew supplier selection: Together with GCM to identify, qualify and implement new suppliers.Demand Management: Carry out the complete purchasing process RFQ>Negotiation>Evaluation of Bids>Supplier selection recommendation>Contract finalization>Documentation completion including proper storage & filing of all commercial related documentsOrder Management: Convert requisition into PO’s using the most efficient order type and check order confirmations and SAP workflows from FI for proper commercial terms/conditions (including resolution for any commercial-related complaints/disputes with suppliers)Master Data: Ensure that all PU-relevant master data (including material prices in info records) is kept current and accurate in SAPPlanning/Reporting: Responsible for the annual PU planning and quarterly reporting for all Regional/Local (non-GCM) responsible materials and servicesSupplier Management: Communicate regularly with key suppliers and carry out supplier visits / audits (support QA) and communicate supplier corrective actions and scorecard results.
Job Title:Business Development Director, Americas, Consumer - Retail Job Location: Newark, New Jersey As a Sales Executive you will use a consultative selling strategy to understand the customers’ business, including their current situation and their future direction, and to propose a series of solutions and capabilities that exceed their needs and enhance their ability to drive improved business results.
What makes you stand out You have at least 5 years of professional experience in customer service, sales, account management or another efficiency-optimised area with a strong customer focus, ideally in B2B e-commerce.You have a relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.You have experience in leading international teams and developing managers.
Regularly communicate with clients to understand their evolving requirements and ensure the data centre meets their needs. Collaborate with sales and business development teams to support client acquisition and retention efforts. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with data centre industry standards, regulations, and security protocols.