Business Development Manager driving growth in the industrial manufacturing sector for Schnellecke Logistics. Responsible for developing strategies, securing new business, and building key relationships.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute business development strategies to expand Schnellecke Logistics’ presence within the industrial manufacturing sector.
Identify and pursue opportunities with industrial manufacturers, machinery producers, equipment manufacturers, and supply chain partners across North America.
Build and maintain relationships with procurement, supply chain, operations, and executive leadership within target industrial organizations.
Monitor industrial market trends, manufacturing investments, and supply chain developments to identify potential business opportunities.
Support Schnellecke’s expansion into new industrial segments, including heavy equipment, electronics manufacturing, machinery production, and industrial components.
Serve as the primary point of contact for industrial sector customers.
Develop long-term relationships with key stakeholders, including supply chain leaders, plant management, procurement teams, and operational leadership.
Conduct regular business reviews with customers to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for expanded services.
Develop strategic account plans for key industrial customers.
Collaborate with Solution Engineering, Operations, IT, Quality, and Finance teams to design logistics solutions tailored to industrial manufacturing environments.
Lead RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for new industrial sector opportunities.
Develop detailed proposals including pricing structures, operational concepts, cost models, and implementation plans.
Ensure proposed logistics solutions are operationally feasible, scalable, and aligned with customer requirements.
Support cost modeling for warehouse operations, labor planning, transportation strategies, and production support logistics.
Support the onboarding and startup of new industrial logistics programs.
Ensure smooth transition from the sales phase to operational implementation.
Collaborate with operations teams to ensure the successful execution of new projects.
Participate in site visits, operational assessments, and project implementation meetings when required.
Maintain accurate pipeline reporting, forecasting, and opportunity tracking.
Update and manage customer and opportunity data within CRM systems.
Provide regular updates to Business Development leadership and regional management.
Support strategic planning initiatives related to industrial market growth.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
Five to ten years of experience in business development, sales, or program management within logistics, supply chain services, or industrial manufacturing.
Experience working with industrial manufacturing supply chains, including machinery, heavy equipment, electronics, or industrial components.
Strong understanding of logistics services, including warehousing, production logistics, sequencing, kitting, transportation, and supply chain operations.
Experience managing complex sales processes, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with senior leadership, procurement teams, and operational leaders.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and strategic thinking capabilities.
Ability to work independently while coordinating with cross-functional teams.
Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Benefits
Willingness to travel as required to support customer engagement and business development activities.
This role operates in a dynamic, collaborative business development environment that requires frequent interaction with internal teams and external customers across the industrial manufacturing sector.
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