Business Development Manager - German Speaker , Multi-Channel Fulfilment
DESCRIPTION
Amazon has spent years building one of the world’s most efficient and optimised supply chains. Meet the Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfilment (MCF) team who are leveraging this supply chain to deliver best in class services for customers and clients. Our vision is ambitious - to fulfil orders for every customer in the world, regardless of where the transaction occurs.
In this position you will focus on driving a new sales channel for MCF, managing a sales pipeline comprised of high value accounts and progress them through negotiations and onboarding. The scope includes identifying new business opportunities through understanding the supply chain needs of customers and opportunities in our current service offerings. The ideal candidate is a strong influencer that can independently drive sales engagement and launches. The right hire will possess successful sales experience across different merchant sizes (e.g. small/medium enterprises, enterprise), preferably in the eCommerce, transportation, retail technology, logistics or software industries. Demonstrated success in exceeding sales targets using a consultative, solutions-focused approach is required. Experience selling nascent products/services into new markets is strongly desired. Candidates must have superior communication and presentation skills, a strong working knowledge of Excel and MS Office applications, an ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment and be very passionate about success and winning. A bachelor's degree is required.
Key job responsibilities
1. Build and manage a pipeline of merchants for MCF
2. Use sales motions and mechanisms (e.g. pipeline generation, CRM) and integrate with global MCF mechanisms
3. Identify and close opportunities - define, pitch through to acquisition and retention and critically engage and Progresses Qualified Leads through funnel.
4. Surface "voice of the MCF customer" in DE to partner teams (e.g. fees, product, UK/US sales, etc)
5. Contribute DE experience within MCF processes, including WBRs, MBRs and yearly planning processes.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Experience building/managing sales teams
Candidate must possess 5+ years sales experience.
Track record of consistently exceeding sales objectives.
Strong communication and presentation skills, both externally to prospective clients and internally to upper management.
Business fluency in German
Intermediate to Advanced experience using Excel and MS Office applications.
Ability to prioritize work in a complex, fast-paced environment .
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Ability to effectively communicate progress and objectives to upper management.
Strong problem-solving passion and service orientation.
An ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment.
Highly analytical with passion for data.
Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience selling nascent products/services into new markets is strongly desired.
Retail e-commerce or supply chain experience within multiple retail verticals.
Ability to understand multiple retail business models. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experiencing using a CRM such as Salesforce
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