At APL Logistics, we are a company that focuses on connecting supply chains across Retail, Consumer, Industrial & Automotive sectors, globally. Join us and discover how our business within this industry is dependent on our network of passionate colleagues, clients, and partners.

Together we inspire business, drive trade, and make life run more smoothly for everyone – including you. What is our secret? Never thinking in terms of ‘I’ and ‘You.’ Inclusive, welcoming, and supportive: we work as one. And as one, we deliver.

At the heart of our offering is a global, cross-functional ability to manage customer orders from origin all the way to final destination via a network of global professionals. Right now, we’re looking for a new colleague to join our EMEA Business Development Team in the position of UK Business Development Manager. 

Main responsibilities:

You will be responsible for the achievement of new business revenue for the UK.   In this role, you will need to identify new business opportunities, improve profitability, generate revenue, and help the business grow, by:

Identifying potential customers across the UKBuilding a robust sales pipeline to deliver sales targetsDeveloping a go-to-market strategy and material to engage with target customers Attending face to face customer meetings across the UKSupporting the Customer Implementation to successfully onboard new customers into APL LogisticsProvide insight into UK Customer and Competitor developments Manage sales leads from our Global network and align effort with our parent company KWE as and when relevantRegular updates of the CRM - Sales Force - throughout each customer engagement phase for visibility and accurate reporting

What we are looking for:

A successful track record in Supply Chain & Logistics new business sales, with at least 10 years of experience preferableExperience in successfully delivering value-added supply chain management & logistics solutions to win new businessExperience in supply chain order management solutions essentialAdvanced communication and interpersonal skillsStrong research, prospecting, and negotiation skillsAbility to successfully network and engage at all levels within an organisation Strong time management, organizational, and planning skillsAbility to work well on your own and within a team

What's in it for you:

Sales incentive schemeEligibility to join the company pensions scheme Hybrid working in the UK, office location in London StratfordRegular training and personal development opportunities 

To learn more about APL Logistics please visit APLL website https://www.apllogistics.com/ and find us on social media.