Who we are:
Bleckmann is a market leader in supply chain management (SCM) services for fashion and lifestyle brands. Established in 1862, Bleckmann has evolved from a transportation company into a provider of complete supply chain solutions, with specific expertise in e-fulfillment. With a strong base in Europe, the company has expanded to the U.S. and Asia, enabling Bleckmann to serve customers worldwide. Thanks to our investments and extensive experience in IT solutions, we offer a unified platform to our clients across the globe.
With approximately 6,500 team members, we work every day to support our customers and deliver on their promises. With a turnover of €626 million, Bleckmann has the scale and flexibility to provide world-class solutions. Would you like to be part of our dynamic team and contribute to our growing success? Visit www.bleckmann.com to learn more and explore opportunities to start your career with Bleckmann.
Roles and responsibilities:
* Building a solid proposition incorporating the Bleckmanncorporate strategy to further expandthe lifestyle market segment, in close cooperation with colleagues of Sales and Client Services, Marketing, IT, Solutions Design and Operations.
* Part of the Lifestyle Sales Unit
* Identifying commercial opportunities and challenges for Bleckmann withinthe Lifestyle market segment.
* Leading and developing regionaland international customerrelationships and development opportunities in the lifestyle industry
* Driving change,promoting continuous improvement and adopting new work methodsin line with ever changing market demands and practices
* Developing a key accountportfolio as well as potentialcustomers within the lifestyle market segment
* Maintaining accountplans for the its portfolio
* Developing new business with set targetsacross the entire supply chain and in various geographies including Belgium, The Netherlands, The UK, the US and other countries
Profile:
* Bachelor/master degreein Logistics, Economics, Business Administration or an equivalent by experience
* A minimumof 3-10 yearssales/commercial experience in a B2B and B2C supply chain environment, preferably with a proventrack record working in logistics (3PL).
* Creative mindset to develop and market Bleckmann USP within the Lifestyle market segments.
* Passion for sales throughthe promotion of key accountmanagement to maximizebusiness opportunities with key customers
* Strong relationship building ability including sustaining long-term customerrelationships.
* Excellent communicator with the abilityto successfully negotiatekey sales contractswith new and existing customers and C-level stakeholders
* Hands-on and being able to translatestrategy in executable projects
* Excellent leadership skills with the ability to work well under pressureand a passion for drivingand delivering innovative sales strategies within an ambitious business market
* Feeling at ease representing Bleckmann through differentchannels: international conferences, face to face meetings, public speaking
* Willing to travel to maintain open relationships with key stakeholders and customers
* Fluency in English, Dutch
Offer
Bleckmann offers a challenging position in a growing and constantly evolving company. Together with a team of passionate colleagues we service clients,markets and peopleour core values Flexibility, Service & Speed in mind.