Director, Business Development & Key Account Management

Air Express International • New York, NY

4d • $120,094 - $160,125

About The Position

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Director, Business Development & Key Account Management in the Life Sciences Sector . The role executes DGF's global and regional sector strategy on a country level (as aligned with global sector structure). This position manages relationships with our largest customers (as the customer point of contact on a country level); it wins, retains and develops Strategic Customers; and it plans and manages accounts.

Requirements

• BS/BA in related discipline and 8-11 years of experience in related field or MS/MA and generally 5-7 years of experience in related field.
• 3-5 years logistics industry experience and experience in selling in competitive markets
• Good communication and presentation skills
• High degree of self-confidence, initiative and commitment
• PC literate, excellent organizational, communication incl. telephone and writing skills
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manages relationship of a defined number of large and customers and prospects in a particular sector (serves as primary contact for the customer.
• Seeks and prospects for new large customer targets to win new customers
• Ensures that activities are aligned with global/regional sector strategy
• Delivers the regional and/or country customer budget by maintaining a healthy pipeline, good contractual performance and proactive thinking
• Works on regional customer initiatives and implements global customer business plan
• Collects relevant customer information for the RFI/RFP/RFQ and prepares documents for customer implementation in order to ensure proper operational handover and implementation to meet customer expectations (SLA's & SOP's)

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.
• 401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly + 2% annual base contribution.
• Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.
• Medical: Comprehensive plans covering preventive care, inpatient/outpatient services, and prescriptions.
• Vision: Optional coverage for exams, frames, and contacts.
• Dental: Optional coverage for preventive, basic, and major services.
• Paid Time Off: 7 major holidays, 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation/sick days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director