Uk Business Development Leader

Description:

The role is essential in our goal to develop and further our UK partnerships, with the responsibility of identifying new opportunities for inbound and outbound business pertaining specifically to the UK. This role with be a huge part of our growth mission.

The role will require a highly motivated individual to analyze data sources in order to identify opportunities and then develop the strategy/win theme in order to close said opportunities. In addition, the candidate will work closely with our agents in the UK to develop business intelligence and ensure that the onboarding of new customers runs smoothly, creating a great first impression.

In this role, you will help expand our business globally in Europe, and create a best-in-class customer experience. Our 34 fundamentals which guide our employees on delivering the very best to Every Customer, Every Shipment, Every Time will be front and foremost to the UK Business Development Leader role. You can find more details about them here: Green's Fundamentals

What you will be doing….

• Strategically searching and developing new sea/air logistics opportunities nationally- focusing solely on the UK market.

• Investing in Relationships, as a SME with external customer(s) and internal customers.

• Managing various projects/tasks across cross-functional teams.

• Travelling both domestically and internationally with the ability to work across various cultures.

• Using Pipedrive (CRM) to target and document prospective clients.

• Developing client strategy with appropriate Green marketing materials.

• Product champion and subject matter expert for assigned trade lanes and liaison between branch management, sales, key customers and Branch operations.

• Treasuring, protecting and promoting our brand.

How you will be successful….

• 5+ years of supply chain/freight forwarding experience, ideally in sea/air logistics.

• Strong Sea/Air freight product knowledge and pricing knowledge.

• Thorough understanding of business development strategy and the sales process

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, communicating to be understood.

• Well-Developed interpersonal skills including conflict management and resolution.

• Cross cultural competence and cultural sensitivity.

• Self-starter with excellent planning and organizing skills who is willing to share knowledge and expertise, having a Team First mindset

• Understanding of continuous improvement and methodologies.

• Strong knowledge of Word, Excel and Power point.

• Strong entrepreneurial spirit and ability to work without daily supervision.

• Fluent in English.