What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Advisor, Business Development position at APL Logistics?
Overview:
Reporting to Business Development manager, the role of Senior Advisor – Business Development is to drive the strategic engagement between assigned customers and APLL. Driving the growth/expansion of relevant APLL solutions, in partnership with your key customer. This position will apply business strategies with a longer-term focus aligned to the organization’s vision.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and evaluate sales and market data for a specific geographic region and produce reports that will assist management in formulating strategy and identifying areas in the market where business can be developed.
- Employ business development plans to identify, evaluate, and structure key transactions to ensure maximum value through the entire product life cycle.
Customer Development and Relationship Management
- Develop and implement a relationship management plan for potential customer accounts to build relationships with relevant decision makers and influencers within the customer organization and to enable effective two-way flow of information and resolution of issues.
- Set clear objectives for each call or meeting; tailor standard materials to make presentations to decision makers and influencers within the customer organization.
- Develop and implement a customer contact plan to communicate product launches. Act as first point of contact for customer queries and complaints and resolve these, referring complex issues to others and ensuring that the customer receives an appropriate response.
Cross-Functional and Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage with different product owners, and obtain / provide advice, insights, suggestions or recommendations on how to better deliver to meet customer needs.
- Support a stronger partnership with key clients, so as to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.
General Experience:
- Preferred Over 3 years to 6 years
- Preferred Experience in Logistics, Transportation, and International Business
- Previous experience using CRM with accuracy and timeliness of input
- Preferred Experience in selling Order Management solutions
Candidates must be within 250 miles of an APL Logistics facility or office.
Compensation: $98,280 - $140,400/year.
The actual salary offer will take into account multiple factors including skills, experience, and location. Please note that the salary details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only, not total compensation, which includes bonus and benefits.
Candidates are eligible for the following benefits:
• PTO
• 6 days sick time
• 9 paid holidays
• 1 paid "Personal Holiday"
• Company Bonus Plan
• 401(K) SAVE Plan
• Annual Fixed Contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & Disability coverage
• Voluntary Benefits
• Accident/Critical Illness/Hospital Indemnity Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding and wellness incentives
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Referral Program
Salary : $98,280 - $140,400