Country Sales Director - UK & Ireland - (6521)

BDP International; Dartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Country Sales Director - UK & Ireland - (6521)

Job Title: Country Sales Director - UK & Ireland

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Location: Dartford - Dartford, KEN DA2 6QE GB (Primary)

Job Type: Permanent

About PSA BDP:

PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide.

We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close-knit community atmosphere. Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community.

We offer dynamic careers for those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization.

PSA BDP serves over 5,000 customers, including some of the world's leading multinational companies within the chemical, retail & consumer, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle & industrial verticals.

About the role:

Successful candidates will utilize their proven track record in sales to identify, qualify, establish and maintain profitable business relationships for the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. Whilst managing and in collaboration with their team, they will sell logistics solutions i.e. 3PL, LLP and general freight services in the country, large-sized companies in the various sectors such as: chemical, life science, consumer products and retail industries.

• Responsible for leading new business outreach and meeting/exceeding goals.
• Effectively deliver the Company story, value proposition, and products.
• Drive new revenue and increase market share in a defined territory and industry.
• Manage and optimize the sales strategy implementing all aspects of the sales cycle.
• Develop long-term strategic relationships with new and key customers.
• Meet individual and PSA BDP’s KPIs and goals.
• Actively work together with the operations team to optimize global operations in identifying and developing services and solutions.

Job Requirements:

To be successful in the role you will have:

• A solid background in Freight Forwarding and Logistics at a senior sales level and proven ability to secure and build on relationships with C-level executives and other stakeholders.
• Fluency in English; Fluency, proficiency in any other European language is a plus.
• An extensive customer network across the country market.
• Proven track record of meeting Company KPIs and objectives.
• Experience with implementing Company-wide sales strategies and clearly defining the sales process.
• Ability to analyze and identify any sales pain points and put recommended fixes into action.
• History of winning and retaining A, B and C level customers.
• Running/maintaining an accurate pipeline and monthly market forecast.
• Independent, creative, and self-disciplined with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Targeting leading Companies in multiple industry verticals (Chemical, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Retail and Automotive).

Qualifications / Experience required:

• Candidate should possess a university degree preferred (or an equivalent combination of work and education).
• 10-15 years of Sales experience.
• Significant experience in logistics sales, supply chain management and/or experience in a chemical/life science/consumer products/retail company.
• Experience of working within a matrixed environment.