Minimum RequirementsLogistics / Supply Chain / CPIM / CSCP Essential (MBA advantage)Advanced Computer Literacy level in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookBasic knowledge of SharePoint, and MS Visio will be advantageous. Basic knowledge of WarehouseManagement Systems and ERPs (working knowledge of Red Prairie & SAP will be advantageous) Knowledge of Automotive production systems would be advantageous) MS DynamicsJob Related RequirementsC-Level Negotiation SkillsHigh business acumen and problem-solving Skills.Strategic thinkingExcellent sales skills (Lions or equivalent)10 years successfully selling logistics solutions (warehouse & distribution) to large customers Added Advantages for the roleUnderstanding of Warehouse Management SystemsAutomotive Production Systems, LeanCo-ordinating and influencing diverse teamsExperience in negotiating with clients at a director or C levelExperience working in the Automotive (Production / Aftermarket) and / or Consumer Retail sectors Main purpose of the roleIdentify and source profitable, large scale, new business opportunities for company Solutions and develop and initiate a sales approach that results in closing new business opportunities to meet or exceed an individual target in support of the overall company Solutions New Business target.Drive New business growth in nationally and within our chosen verticals.Manage the solutions design process to produce high quality proposals, profitable solutions that minimize the risk exposure to the company.Act as the key liaison between company Solutions and the Customer.Build a long term / multi year pipeline to support long term Growth targets. Duties and ResponsibilitiesMeet or exceed personal new business target with an acceptable profit and risk profile to contribute to the overall company Solutions new business target.Manage the opportunity lifecycle to the opportunity closure.To develop compelling business value propositions for new business opportunities to meet growth targets within the company Solutions Business Unit.Articulate company's value to clients by using industry and company knowledge to develop clear value statements of company products.Identification of sources of and calculation of quantified valuesTo align specific client objectives with the overall company Solutions objectives to ensure sustainable growth.Translation of client strategy and tactical objectives into supply chain requirementsLinking of client strategy and supply chain requirements to the company's offerings and servicesTo develop and maintain a multi-year, large scale, pipeline of new business opportunities over a defined timeline to ensure continuous growth.Develop and manage a pipeline to grow the business by 10% per annum.Ensure all opportunities are accurately and timeously recorded in MS Dynamics (CRM System) and that opportunities are progressed through the sales cycleTo understand and align revenue targets with closing cycles of the businessopportunities within the pipeline to ensure consistent growth and accurate forecastingTo take ownership of the tender process to ensure successful sales.Tenders and RQFs completed on time according to client's requirements.Build and articulate the solutions design effectively.Ensure the company's approval processes are followed, and standards met.Ensure QA of the final document (proof reading, all inserts, exec summary, etc.)To ensure the successful implementation of the solutions sold, ensuring the revenue is realized. Solutions/services implemented according to what has been sold.Client expectations met or exceeded.Ensure implementation process is followed.Ensure client sign-off of milestones.Ensure effective communication between the client and the company during the implementation phase.
