Senior Business Development Manager,Projects,Air & Sea Job Kempton Park South Africa,Sales

Location: Kempton Park

Time Type:

Full Time

Main Purpose of

The Role:

Responsible for our key project EPCM clients, to retain and grow our existing business where feasible from a project points of view (Phase 2, 3, 4 etc on projects) and deliver on our sales growth strategy for SSA Projects. Develop SSA Project growth within the region and supporting the DSV Project Strategy developed for SSA region

Minimum Requirements:

Proven track record in working towards and meeting sales growth targets.

Between 5-10 years’ experience within the Logistics/supply chain industry.

Proven track record in responding to tenders in a procurement environment.

Project understanding experience 5 years and more (Logistics projects)

Own reliable vehicle

Valid endorsed driver’s license

Ability to work overtime when required

Ability to travel locally and internationally

Qualifications:

Minimum requirement Matric

National Diploma /

B. Degree/

B. Tech preferable.

Computer packages

Office 365 (Teams, One Note, Forms), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Cargo Wise One (Advantageous)

Duties and Responsibilities:

To meet or exceed personal growth/ development targets with an acceptable profit and risk profile to contribute to the overall business target – All responsible business units

Understand and identify key stakeholders within the industry and build relationships at all levels as well as with industry bodies.

Work closely with all business units to develop customized solutions that differentiate DSV in the market related to Projects

Manage and grow the SSA Projects development pipeline of new business opportunities and ensure targets are achieved for each financial year.

Ownership of the tender process for all opportunities end to end

Keep updated with DSV Global and country specific developments and legislation that could impact trade with existing and potential clients.

Competitor analysis and market data analysis to ensure continuous improvement and enhancement to the value proposition.

Knowledge of regulatory compliance and requirements on key trade lanes servicing the SSA Project trade.

Ensure deadlines are met and able to positively influence internal stakeholders to achieve the end result.

Create, execute and deliver on the sales strategy within Africa by identifying and sourcing profitable new business opportunities.

Mitigate risk by ensuring detailed implementation of SSA Projects new business within the business.

Coordinating skilled resources to deliver on retention and sales growth strategy in general

Monthly reporting internally to all stakeholders

Support operational teams in industry related questions/requirements (point of escalation)

Support and initiate sales initiatives/sales staff in gaining or retaining clients.

Build on the SSA Project Strategy to ensure effectiveness and growth targets are met

Acquire new business GP for the Projects vertical

Attend and complete the designated training for this role

Executive level engagement for new opportunities

Grow the Projects, Mining + Oil & Gas Verticals with new opportunities and Market Intelligence

Support New Business with regards to signing on additional business

Close collaboration with DSV Product Leads

Building and Maintaining relationship with key business partners

Legal reviews of contracts awarded

Contract negotiations and signing off of new opportunities by relevant Executive Sponsor

Profit maximization on business tendered for

Tender, proposal and contract development

Stakeholder account and relationship management (both internal and external)

Business value propositions

Consultative selling

Opportunity analysis and qualification

Fulfil reporting requirements including but not limited to CRM Tool management

Ability to work under pressure in a corporate environment.

Ability to put together solutions in a highly competitive and pressurized industry

DSV – Global transport and logistics

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As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

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Senior Business Development Manager, Projects, Air & Sea