Business Development Manager
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Business Development ManagerThis is NewCold NewCold is service provider in cold chain logistics with a focus on thedevelopment and operation of large, highly automated cold stores. NewColdstrives to be crucial in the cold chain of leading food companies, by offeringadvanced logistic services worldwide. We use latest technology that empowersour people, to handle food responsibly and guarantee food safety in asustainable way. We challenge the industry, believe in long-term partnerships,and deliver solid investment opportunities that enable next generation logisticsolutions.NewColdis one of the fastest growing companies in cold chain logistics. We areexpanding our teams to support this growth. More information on NewCold can befound on www.newcold.com and our socialmedia.Position Overview As the Business Development Manager, you will be the face of theNewColdbusiness for customers in new and existing locations throughout North America. You will work directly with 'NewCold's executive stakeholders to find food producers and/or retail organizations for whomNewColdcan deliver supply chain services to. You are a driving force who is not afraid to challenge the status quo to help foster growth atNewCold. Roles and Responsibilities Assess new opportunities that will fit theNewColdbusiness model and strategy.Ensure all customer requirements, data and team expectations are known, while managing the customer relationship in the business development process.Manage the process of logistics data analysis of opportunity customers.Drive, challenge, inspire, and support interactions with internal and external stakeholders for a specific business development process to ensure our customer gets the best solution possible.Work closely with the Solution Design team at NewCold throughout the solution design process.Prepare and own the business case for new customer opportunities.Create commercial proposals for new customers.Supportthe development and negotiation process of warehouse agreements with new customers, while working closely with the regional leadership and legal teams, including legal issues. Serve as a key customer point of contact and relationship manager throughout a customer's engagement with NewCold teams and servicesSupport the Business Development team in marketing, PR, lead generation, and events.Enhance and maintain the business environment intelligence, including customer data, competitor overviews, industry, and macro-economic information. Requirements 5-10 years of experience in business development, with a focus on taking a consultative and relationship-oriented approach.Working knowledge within the Logistics, Warehousing, or Food industries.Excellent communication and organization skills.Solid aptitude in developing relationships with individuals at all levels within an organization.Ability to work out of our office in downtown Chicago.Familiar working in a hands-on and fast-paced culture.Experience working in a lean or start-up environment, preferred.Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time. Education/CertificationBachelor's or Master's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Industrial Engineering, preferred. NewCold provides equal employment opportunities to all employeesand applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, nationalorigin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability,gender identity, results of genetic testing, medical condition (includingcancer and genetic characteristics), or service in the military. Equalemployment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment,including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer,leave of absence, compensation, and training. NewCold expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employeeharassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentionedabove. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to performtheir expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.Areyou up for the job? If you are interested in this vacancy and would like to apply, please make surethat you leave your CV in English. Suitable candidates will be invited for afirst interview with the hiring manager. A second interview willfollow with a wider group of NewCold team members.Why would you want to work for NewCold? With the prospect of many new construction projects all over the world in thevery near future, NewCold offers the opportunity to join a young but powerfulcompany in the field of logistic services. We have the ambition and thepotential to rapidly become the market leader in the field of modern andautomated cold storage with additional supply chain services such as transportand distribution. Although our proposition comprises an attractive benefits andcompensation package, the (international) scope and impact of the position mayappeal to you even more.Can we welcome you on board as our new Business Development Manager and help continueour successful growth?