Ocean Route Sales Manager (Germany or United Kingdom) - Transatlantic

Position Description Summary:

Ocean Route Sales Manager’s role is to expand Schenker business within designated Trade Lane. The incumbent is expected to market all of Schenker’s Ocean Services to potential and existing clients and support other products as needed. Ocean Route Sales Manager must also be committed to exceeding client expectations while respecting company policies. 

What will you enjoy doing (duties/tasks):

• Identifies and brings forward new business opportunities within named trade lane, focusing on US paid business and supporting all network business pipeline opportunities 
• Establishes a prospecting plan within the named trade by identifies potential clients using knowledge of the market electronic databases, industry trade associations, trade shows, networking events, and consults other sources of information Prepare action plans 
• Identifies decision makers at target/prospect clients 
• Maintains a good understanding of client business segment and of solutions proposed by the competition 
• Identifies and analyze customer needs and develop solutions adapted to client expectations. 
• Negotiates prices and conditions based on the type of service offering; proposes complementary services 
• Obtains a service agreement/contract Follow-up and portfolio maintenance 
• Maintains regular contact with identified key trade lane customers 
• Anticipates evolution of customer demands and translate those into service offerings
• Responsible for ongoing, continuous customer relationship development with attendance at industry networking events, and hosting of customer entertainment meetings 
• Collaborates with Product Management Teams in developing innovative value propositions and customer solutions 
• Keep updated and abreast of all specific country trade developments operationally and from a procurement perspective 
• Gathers and shares with Schenker US Sales team, pertinent market information and data on existing and prospective clients as well as on emerging industry trends and competitor activities

What you need to succeed (Qualifications, experience, skills, attributes)

•This is an intermediate level position 

•Solid interpersonal and analytical skills required 

•Generally, prefer 2-5 years of relevant sales experience preferred 

•Degree in relevant discipline preferred •Concrete business examples of sales accomplishments 

•Plans work and measures performance

•Business Community involvement 

•Good interpersonal skills required 

•Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•Strong negotiation skills 

•Microsoft Office & Ability to learn and use other applications We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Medical

We offer a number of plans for a variety of health care services and supplies, including preventative care, inpatient and outpatient services and prescription drugs.

Vision

The option for separate vision coverage for eye exams, frames, and contact lenses.

Dental

The option for separate dental coverage to cover preventative major and basic dental services.

401(k)

The company offers a pre-tax 401(k) contribution plan with a company match.

Direct Deposit

We offer direct deposit to all employees.

Holidays

On a calendar year basis, the Company pays all employees 6 major holidays, including New Year's Days, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.

DB Schenker provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.