Process Industries Sales Engineer

Life Sciences Sales Engineer

Account Executive-Cloud and AI

Head of Key Account, APM

Head of Commercial Operations

Manager, Corporate Finance

Director, Corporate Finance

Global Product Manager

Gen AI Solution Architect

Head of Commercial – Freight  Forwarding

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Conduct market research to identify potential customers in the Industrial Sector in Mumbai / Gujarat &amp; North India.</li><li>Develop and implement targeted marketing strategies to reach potential customers in these sectors.</li><li>Key account management including End Users, OEMs &amp; System Integrators.</li><li>Build long-term customer business relations right from the concept phase and ensure product standardization at customer sites.</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with existing customers in these sectors, identifying opportunities for cross-selling and upselling.</li><li>Attend industry events and exhibitions to showcase WMFTS products and engage with potential customers.</li><li>Provide technical expertise and assistance to customers, helping them to select the most suitable equipment for their specific applications in these sectors.</li><li>Act as the customers advocate and ensure their technical needs are met.</li><li>Work closely with the WMFTS product development team to identify and develop new products that meet the specific needs of the Process Industries in India.</li><li>Produce and maintain detailed documentation on all customer interactions, including project timelines, equipment specifications, and budget constraints.</li><li>Provide ongoing technical support and guidance to other departments within the company as required to ensure that all customers receive the highest level of service and support.</li><li>Provide high-quality technical support to prospects and customers during pre- and post-sales situations.</li><li>Understand and solve challenging application problems by recommending appropriate company solutions.</li><li>Update records in CRM interface for opportunity pipeline, appointments, lead and present business analytical data through CRM.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Lead and communicate effectively with customers and colleagues to build strong relationships.</li><li>Quickly identify and solve technical issues to provide optimal customer service.</li><li>Prioritize tasks efficiently to meet project deadlines and targets.</li><li>Work independently and demonstrate strong self-motivation.</li><li>Follow procedural guidelines and work methodically to ensure consistent high-quality output.</li><li>Hold relevant diploma/degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a strong business background.</li><li>Preferably have at least 10 -15 years of experience in the Fluid Handling Industry (Alfa Laval / Roto Pumps IDMC / SPX / IDEX ), with a specific focus on pumps used in Process Industry applications.</li><li>Possess excellent written and spoken English communication skills.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Maintain contact with customers and ensure company products are specified.&nbsp;</li><li>Achieve or exceed sales targets.&nbsp;</li><li>Identify design consultants and engineering contractors involved in projects with close and regular contact making us their preferred pump choice.</li><li>Identify upcoming projects and that the company specification is used.</li><li>Keep Southeast Asia teams updated on projects by discussion and to maintain and progress projects.&nbsp;</li><li>Arrange and run customer training and presentations, which can be on-site and/or office based</li><li>Feed back potential product improvements and complaints, where new applications offer greater potential but existing specifications exclude or lessen our suitability.</li><li>Increasing our market share by replacing other pump types as well as other manufacturers peristaltic pumps.</li><li>Keep the Sales Manager updated with competitor activity encountered in the market place.</li><li>Identify, organise and progress field trials.&nbsp;</li><li>Identify and lead marketing activities maintaining our brand and find new opportunities.</li><li>Keep CRM up to date with all customer activities.</li><li>Conduct all activities in accordance with the Quality Management System</li><li>To regularly attend selected exhibitions and provide necessary market reports/ trends&nbsp;</li></ul> ﻿Requirements: <ul><li>Able to lead, communicate and foster relationships with customers and colleagues</li><li>Fault finding and problem solving skills</li><li>Prioritizing workload</li><li>Working in a largely unsupervised manner</li><li>Working within procedural guidelines in a methodical manner&nbsp;</li><li>Formal relevant engineering qualifications or strong business background</li><li>Process Engineer in Biopharmaceutical/Pharmaceutical company; and/or educational background of Medicine, Pharmacy, Biomedical or any related Bio related courses will be an added advantage</li><li>Experience in Fluid Handling industry (Pumps)&nbsp;</li><li>Proficient in both English writing and reading competencies</li></ul>

Job Description: <ul><li>As Sales Specialist you will join the DC CAI architecture sales team in India to manage some of the largest account.&nbsp;</li><li>Your primary focus will be to drive growth of CAI in the Enterprise Segment &amp; create thought with customers and partners in India to drive multi-cloud portfolio.&nbsp;</li><li>In this capacity you will have to collaborate with the global, APJ regional teams as well as work closely with the India sales and partner teams.</li></ul> Responsibilities: Sales Strategy &amp; Execution: <ul><li>Define, develop, and manage the go-to-market and sales strategy for the Cisco CAI Multi-Cloud portfolio,&nbsp;</li></ul> including: <ul><li>HyperFlex (HX)</li><li>Cisco Networking &amp; ACI</li><li>Cloud Management, Orchestration Software &amp; Analytics Ensure alignment with Cisco’s broader business goals and financial targets.</li></ul> Cross-Functional Collaboration: <ul><li>Partner closely with internal teams—including product sales specialists, regional sales, and account teams—to ensure successful strategy implementation and field execution.</li><li>Partner Ecosystem Development</li><li>Build and enable a strong partner ecosystem</li><li>Collaborating with existing partners and identifying new partner types aligned with emerging customer needs.</li><li>Driving joint go-to-market initiatives and partner enablement programs.</li></ul> Customer Focus – India Market: <ul><li>Engage directly with key Indian customers to position Cisco as the preferred technology partner for their cloud and digital transformation initiatives.</li><li>Champion a customer-first mindset to tailor solutions and drive adoption.</li></ul> Market Intelligence &amp; Pipeline Development: <ul><li>Anticipate market trends, customer requirements, and competitive dynamics to shape the future pipeline and evolve the sales strategy accordingly.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>12+ years of DC solutions experience in an IT sales organization that includes selling products such as servers, hyper converged solutions, DC Networking products, Cloud technologies, DC Software etc.</li><li>Experience in building a business around Cloud solutions &amp; Data center switching portfolio</li><li>Positive relationships with SIs &amp; Customers in India</li><li>In depth understanding of DC Trends and evolution strategic mindset with a proven ability to drive sales initiatives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.</li><li>Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, software-defined networking, and cloud management platforms.</li><li>Experience working in or with the Indian enterprise technology market.</li><li>Ability to influence across organizational boundaries and at executive levels.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills—both internally and external</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Customer relationship and account management: <ul><li>Act as the primary interface between and STEA (Strategic Enterprise Accounts) within the Area.</li><li>Manage and develop relationships at both Area and FL levels, ensuring close collaboration with the Global Account Head, local Key Account Managers and BL sales development directors.</li><li>Develop strong C-suite relationship which may be fostered across Area and Global level executive leadership team and EXB-1.</li><li>Execute and oversee Area-specific account plans, ensuring they are aligned with Global strategies and tailored to meet regional customer needs.</li><li>Lead efforts to strengthen position as a Trusted Partner of Choice through all phases of the customer lifecycle, including new installations, service, and modernization.</li><li>Oversee agreement deployment across the Area, maximizing opportunities and ensuring compliance with customer requirements.</li><li>Generate a clear understanding of the customer’s web of influence.</li><li>Proactively manage escalations and address customer issues, promoting strong collaboration and service excellence.</li><li>Monitor and ensure that appropriate governance structures are in place for effective account management.</li><li>Host regular webinars to build the brand within the Area.</li><li>Represent at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings to strengthen relationships, promote offerings, and expand networks.</li><li>Actively participate in and support customer-focused events and marketing initiatives to raise brand awareness and generate new leads.</li></ul> Sales and growth management: <ul><li>Drive sales growth by actively managing the opportunity pipeline and sales funnel, ensuring that the account portfolio is well-positioned for both short- and long-term success.</li><li>Lead tenders and negotiations at the Area level, working closely with Global and local teams to ensure successful outcomes.</li><li>Establish oversight processes to track and monitor key opportunities and projects.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to develop and execute strategies that drive customer value and account profitability.</li><li>Identify innovation pilot sites in collaboration with the Global Innovation and Global Business Development teams, and lead to full development stage and potential scale.</li><li>Maintain a strong understanding of competitive dynamics and industry trends to position effectively in the marketplace.</li></ul> Performance and financial oversight: <ul><li>Track, analyze, and report on Area-level KPIs, focusing on OR/sales growth, profitability, customer satisfaction, and overall account health.</li><li>Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance across all business lines, ensuring profitability and compliance with targets.</li><li>Ensure effective management of billing, debt collection, contract administration, and Area-level spend reporting (including rebates when not coordinated by Global).</li></ul> Operational and asset management: <ul><li>Implement and oversee Asset Management Plans, ensuring they meet customer needs and maximize the value of customer assets.</li><li>Support ad hoc contractual requirements, such as condition reports, additional testing, and inspections.</li><li>Ensure smooth operational execution, including customer-specific contractual tasks and compliance with agreed-upon deliverables.</li><li>Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the efficient deployment and maintenance of customer assets, identifying opportunities for operational improvements and cost optimization.</li></ul> Leadership and collaboration: <ul><li>Lead and coach FL Key Account Managers, in a matrix, ensuring alignment with Area strategies and fostering cross-functional collaboration.</li><li>Facilitate information sharing and coordination between Global, Area, and FL teams to ensure transparency and strategic alignment.</li><li>Drive brand visibility within the STEA at the Area level, focusing on strategic initiatives such as digital, sustainability, and innovation.</li></ul> ﻿Requirements: <ul><li>10 years direct experience in global account in the area/ region</li><li>Experience working in building industry or building maintenance</li><li>Excellent leadership &amp; customer relationship management</li></ul>

Reponsibilities: Product Level Strategy <ul><li>Market data and internal financials</li><li>Strategy (gain share, hold share, rationalize volume, improve price, etc.)</li><li>Target share</li><li>Inventory targets based on market dynamics, product strategy, etc.</li><li>Provides input for Product Champions</li><li>Decision-making for Day-to-day Commercial Operations</li><li>Incorporate Product Strategies while leading/making the following decisions:</li><li>Order processing</li><li>ROFR responses</li><li>New business bids</li></ul> Rolling 12-month forecasts <ul><li>New Product Intel and Near-term Launch Evaluation &amp; Tracking</li><li>Maintain master database of future product pipeline information at the customer level.</li><li>Share with Portfolio as needed.</li><li>Assess the right frequency of pricing &amp; volume intel requirements</li><li>Interpret the accuracy of intel based on existing data points and those gathered via subscriber information (IQVIA, export data, etc.)</li><li>Rolling 12-month New Product Launch Prioritization and Planning</li></ul> Tracking results vs. business case on new launches <ul><li>Provide leadership for Product Management, Pricing/Contracts, Customer Service, Forecasting and Marketing</li><li>Identify/execute process improvements, including IT solutions</li><li>Manage all aspects of OTB strategies &amp; tactics (price, vol, production)</li><li>Improve UPS execution and shipping costs while analyzing other 3PLs</li></ul> Requirements: Qualifications Education &amp; Experience <ul><li>Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience and certifications required for the job</li><li>Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred</li><li>10 plus years related work experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably generics</li><li>Excellent computer skills, including data collection experience</li></ul> Knowledge&nbsp; <ul><li>Proficiency in a body of information required for the job e.g. knowledge of FDA regulations, GMP/GLP/GCP, Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma, etc.</li><li>Industry/Customer recognition</li><li>Financial acumen</li></ul> Skills &amp; Abilities <ul><li>Often referred to as “competencies”, leadership attributes, skills, abilities or behaviors that may be enterprise, functional or job specific (e.g. coaching, negotiation, calibration, technical writing etc.)</li><li>Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict; Maintains confidentiality; works well in a collaborative environment</li><li>Adapts to changes; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent changes or unexpected events. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyones efforts to succeed.</li><li>Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.</li><li>Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.</li><li>Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.</li><li>Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.</li></ul> Physical Requirements <ul><li>Physical &amp; mental requirements (e.g. lift 40 pounds, walk across plant/warehouse, business travel (% of time), driving as part of work responsibilities, etc.)</li><li>General Office environment</li><li>Occasional Travel</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>The Director, Finance will be part of BAM’s Corporate team and will report into the VP, Finance.</li><li>Located in our head office in Downtown Toronto, the Director, Finance role is a critical position that provides a solid foundation and exposure to a progressive and dynamic career with a leading global asset management firm.</li><li>The Director, Finance will be actively involved in leading the team through quarterly financial reporting processes, supporting monthly financial close cycles, and working with various internal stakeholders and teams to identify and implement key improvement opportunities.</li><li>They will also provide leadership and mentorship to a growing team of senior/corporate accountants and interns.</li><li>The responsibilities for this position would include, among other things:Oversee quarterly reporting process for the corporate segment, including various requirements for public reporting templates prepared in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP,Oversee the preparation of financial statement notes, MD&amp;A and supplemental reporting schedules pertaining to the corporate segment.</li><li>Collaborate with other platforms to resolve intercompany reporting discrepancies,</li><li>Review of corporate accounting entries and period end accruals.</li><li>Support monthly financial close cycles for the corporate team and identify opportunities to implement practical changes to drive improvements and efficiencies;</li><li>Support the execution of complex technical accounting steps and issues, including the coordination with other business units and departments.</li><li>Support the finance team’s responsibilities in shared service functions,</li><li>Review of accounting packages for individual legal entities, including review of tax financials and financials for covenant compliance reporting.</li><li>Preparation of responses for various quarterly and annual industry regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li>Collaborate regularly with and respond to the business and finance inquiries from other our client business groups and departments,</li><li>Preparing internal and external audit requests and maintaining appropriate control documentation.</li><li>Provide direct reports with ongoing training opportunities, mentorship and lead the continued growth and development of each direct report.</li><li>Continuously look for efficiency in our processes, tools and reports and make suggestions to implement these into our framework, andLead special projects as assigned.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Minimum of 10 years progressive work experience in accounting and auditing functions, including 3-4 years of industry experience A recognized professional accounting designation (CPA/CA Preferred)</li><li>Experience with public company reporting requirements under IFRS Strong financial systems experience, including advanced Excel skills Leadership and interpersonal skills, and the willingness to always support the teamHighly organized and able to work in a dynamic, complex and fast-paced environment, as well as adapt quickly to manage changing priorities and deadlinesExcellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Self-motivated and pro-active, with respect to both managing workload and professional development</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and Workiva would be an asset</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>The Director, Finance will be part of BAM’s Corporate team and will report into the VP, Finance.</li><li>Located in our head office in Downtown Toronto, the Director, Finance role is a critical position that provides a solid foundation and exposure to a progressive and dynamic career with a leading global asset management firm.</li><li>The Director, Finance will be actively involved in leading the team through quarterly financial reporting processes, supporting monthly financial close cycles, and working with various internal stakeholders and teams to identify and implement key improvement opportunities.</li><li>They will also provide leadership and mentorship to a growing team of senior/corporate accountants and interns.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>The responsibilities for this position would include, among other things:</li><li>Oversee quarterly reporting process for the corporate segment, including various requirements for public reporting templates prepared in accordance with IFRS and US GAAP,Oversee the preparation of financial statement notes, MD&amp;A and supplemental reporting schedules pertaining to the corporate segment,</li><li>Collaborate with other platforms to resolve intercompany reporting discrepancies.</li><li>Review of corporate accounting entries and period end accruals.</li><li>Support monthly financial close cycles for the corporate team and identify opportunities to implement practical changes to drive improvements and efficiencies, Support the execution of complex technical accounting steps and issues, including the coordination with other business units and department.</li><li>Support the finance team’s responsibilities in shared service functions, Review of accounting packages for individual legal entities, including review of tax financials and financials for covenant compliance reporting.</li><li>Preparation of responses for various quarterly and annual industry regulatory reporting requirements.</li><li>Collaborate regularly with and respond to the business and finance inquiries from other our client business groups and departments.</li><li>Preparing internal and external audit requests and maintaining appropriate control documentation</li><li>Provide direct reports with ongoing training opportunities, mentorship and lead the continued growth and development of each direct report Continuously look for efficiency in our processes, tools and reports and make suggestions to implement these into our framework, and Lead special projects as assigned.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Minimum of 10 years progressive work experience in accounting and auditing functions,</li><li>Including 3-4 years of industry experience A recognized professional accounting designation (CPA/CA Preferred)Experience with public company reporting requirements under IFRS Strong financial systems experience,</li><li>Including advanced Excel skills Leadership and interpersonal skills, and the willingness to always support the team</li><li>Highly organized and able to work in a dynamic, complex and fast-paced environment, as well as adapt quickly to manage changing priorities and deadlines </li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Self-motivated and pro-active, with respect to both managing workload and professional development Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and Worki va would be an asset</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Product Strategy and Development: <ul><li>Define and implement global product strategies aligned with company goals and market opportunities.</li><li>Manage the product lifecycle, including new product development, upgrades, and phase-outs.</li><li>Identify and evaluate market trends, customer needs, and competitor offerings to guide innovation.</li><li>Develop annual business plan for assigned cluster on how to achieve sales and margin targets.</li><li>Define the portfolio and technology roadmap that aligns with business strategy for sustainable growth</li><li>Work with cross functions to define sales, marketing, engineering and operation plans to achieve financial goals and profitable growth.</li></ul> Market Analysis and Positioning: <ul><li>Conduct global market research to identify opportunities and potential barriers.</li><li>Develop compelling value propositions and positioning strategies for the product portfolio.</li><li>Monitor industry advancements and emerging technologies to ensure competitive advantage.</li><li>Conduct competitive analysis and benchmarking with market leaders.</li></ul> Stakeholder Collaboration: <ul><li>Collaborate with R&amp;D, engineering, and manufacturing teams to deliver products that meet performance, quality, and cost objectives.</li><li>Partner with global sales and marketing teams to drive product launches and promotional campaigns.</li><li>Act as the key contact for customer feedback and requirements, translating insights into actionable plans.</li></ul> Financial and Performance Management: <ul><li>Define product pricing and revenue models to achieve business objectives.</li><li>Track and report on product performance, including sales data, market share, and profitability.</li><li>Develop business cases and ROI analyses for new initiatives.</li></ul> Global Travel and Representation: <ul><li>Travel globally to meet customers, attend trade shows, and gather insights into regional market dynamics.</li><li>Represent the company in industry forums and conferences as a thought leader.</li></ul> Team Management: <ul><li>Lead and build high performance cluster PM team that is able to deliver according to the growth plan.</li><li>Manage, energize and motivate a multi-cultural team of product managers located around the globe</li><li>Build, coach and develop individuals and teams to move towards a market oriented, high performance group</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. Specialization in automation or mechatronics is preferred.</li><li>Minimum of 10 years of experience in product management, preferably in the machinery or automation sector.</li><li>Proven track record of managing international products and leading cross-functional teams.</li><li>Deep understanding of the electronics manufacturing industry and automation solutions.</li><li>Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Strong financial insights to understand implications of key financial and quantitative indicators; manages overall financial performance.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to interact effectively across cultures and disciplines.</li><li>Proficiency in product lifecycle tools.</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>The AI Solution Architect will oversee the architecture for AI solution teams, focusing on modifying existing products and creating new ones.</li><li>The ideal candidate should be passionate about designing, building, implementing, and maintaining AI/ML/Generative AI applications.</li><li>Leadership skills are essential to implement the latest AI techniques and architectures and to continuously improve the AI/ML development, delivery, and operations process.</li><li>The role involves adhering to best practices from Software Engineering, DevOps, MLOps, and LLMOps.</li><li>The AI Solution Architect will also be responsible for translating project requirements into strategic architecture solutions, ensuring the integration of cloud-native tools from major hyperscalers and machine learning to create chatbots, optimizations, and cognitive services.</li><li>This role requires a blend of technical expertise and the ability to bridge the gap between intricate business challenges and transformative AI solutions, making it a strategically crucial position.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>Define and oversee the AI/ML/GenAI technical direction and architectural vision, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and digital transformation efforts.</li><li>Data Analysis, Tool and Framework selection, Model Development, Testing and Deployment.</li><li>Key contributor in architecting a comprehensive AI Engineering framework that supports the deployment, evaluation, and management of ML models &amp; GenAI solutions.</li><li>Select appropriate technologies from a pool of open-source and commercial offerings, considering deployment models and integration with existing tools.</li><li>Understand and contribute to MLOps and LLMOps focusing on operational capabilities and infrastructure to deploy and manage machine learning models and large language models.</li><li>Collaborate with Enterprise, Application, Data &amp; DevOps Architects, Data scientists, Machine Learning &amp; GenAI Engineers, and Business teams to pilot use cases and discuss architectural design.</li><li>Develop and maintain contact with top decision makers, lead proposal development, and contribute to pricing strategies.</li><li>Audit AI tools and practices across data, models and software engineering focusing on continuous improvement and feedback mechanisms.</li><li>Help AI product managers and business stakeholders understand the potential and limitations of AI when planning new products.</li><li>Own all communication and collaboration channels pertaining to assigned projects, including regular stakeholder review meetings and cross team alignments.</li><li>Work closely with the business, segment analytics, IT teams and partners to deliver the outcome and help drive adoption.&nbsp;</li><li>Hands-on prototyping of new technology solutions by working with cross teams</li></ul>&nbsp;Requirements: <ul><li>15+ Years of Experience operating on AWS Cloud or other cloud hyperscalers with building Data and AI Solutions</li><li>15+ Years of Experience Data Warehouses, Data Lakes and Data Modelling techniques</li><li>15 + years of experience in Data Science, Statistics, and Machine Learning</li><li>15+ years of experience in machine learning model development, natural language processing, and data analysis;</li><li>Experienced in Supervised and Unsupervised learning, feature engineering, model training, and deployment.</li><li>15+ years of experience in implementing cloud-based AI/ML workloads on any cloud hyperscalers (AWS, Google or Azure).</li><li>Good understanding and implementation experience on GenAI models available with Cloud hyperscalers. AWS Bedrock experience is a plus but not required.</li><li>15+ Years of coding experience with Python, R, SQL etc.</li><li>Hands on experience working with LLM/RAG/Finetuning</li><li>Experience working on Agile projects and Agile methodology in general.</li><li>Experience in configuration management tools and defining configuration management schema</li><li>Excellent problem solving, communications, and teamwork skills.</li><li>Exceptional presentation, visualization, and analysis skills</li></ul> Motivational/Cultural Fit <ul><li>Innovation demeanor Problem solving.</li><li>Passion for technology.</li><li>Self development.</li><li>Results driven.</li><li>Clear and concise communication both locally and globally.</li></ul> Competencies <ul><li>Values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation.</li><li>Knowledge of business ethics and Ethical Sourcing Requirements.</li><li>Ability to influence at an Executive Level both internally and externally.</li><li>Ability to lead and influence peer groups both internally and externally.</li><li>Knowledge of Total Cost of Ownership methodology (TCO).</li><li>Distributor/Supplier dynamics &amp; business models.</li><li>Knowledge of critical procurement legal requirements and contracting best practices a plus.</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>The Head of Freight Forwarding Commercial SSA is responsible for developing the business within assigned industry verticals in SSA, focusing on new customers, geographic development, and Freight Forwarding sales activities across the SSA Region.</li><li>This role will involve leading the creation of trade lane strategies and products, leveraging Freight Forwarding and other relevant capabilities in the Region, and developing specific products to enhance trade through key assets and capabilities in the Region. This role will foster design build and integrate products and solutions that bring Africa to the world to Africa.</li><li>Responsible for integrating sales and operations planning for accurate strategy development and forecasting, and providing relevant reporting to stakeholders to guide and measure sales strategies and impact.</li><li>Collaboration and integration with Regional and Global business development teams will be key, and the role will require strong focus on innovation, customer satisfaction, team leadership and managing key strategic Regional accounts.</li><li>In addition he/she will be tasked with maintaining and growing the existing book of business for the defined regional accounts through successful contract renewal strategies and addressing scope change opportunities commercially within the existing business.&nbsp;</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead the creation, implementation, and oversight of a comprehensive business development and sales strategy for the Freight Forwarding capability for our client. This includes identifying new market opportunities, cultivating customer relationships, and driving sales growth to achieve and exceed revenue targets. Ensure strategic alignment with organizational goals and maintain a competitive edge in the market through innovative solutions and effective execution.</li><li>Lead the development and implementation of trade lane strategies and products, and ensure multiple regional interactions and integration. Oversee the discovery, planning, and execution of these strategies and creating, defining, and monitoring key initiatives.</li><li>Ensure that external regions are aligned to the trade lane strategies and multi-regional trade lane teams are established to drive aligned outcomes.Design and develop solutions for products that enable increased trade across the Region, and deploy sales teams and/or industry vertical solution teams accordingly.</li><li>Develop strategies and solutions that enable FF to become the integrating capability across both regions and capabilities within regions – measurement of share of wallet captured for FF customers must increase 9through the development of cross selling strategies)</li><li>Integrate sales and operations planning within the SSA Freight Forwarding capability, and also with the broader SSA commercial and global commercial teams to ensure we drive the SSA end-to-end strategy and optimise the sales teams that we have in place.</li><li>Oversee the accurate and timely reporting of business development and sales performance metrics. This includes preparing regular reports, analyzing data to identify trends, and providing actionable recommendations to sales teams and other stakeholders to inform strategic and operational decision-making and ensure alignment with business objectives.</li><li>Oversee and provide guidance to branch level sales teams, leveraging their data and insights to develop and refine products and solutions that align with market demands and drive business growth.</li><li>Foster and maintain collaborative relationships across departments and external stakeholders to align business development and sales strategies with organizational objectives. Drive cross- functional teamwork to enhance market penetration, customer satisfaction, and revenue growth.</li><li>Act as the Develop and distribute a monthly trade lane pack containing critical insights for the sales team.</li><li>Identify and analyze specific products, trade flows, and customer data in monthly reports to facilitate regional connectivity and strategic planning.</li><li>Act as custodian for SSA trade lane data and ensure the accuracy and relevance of data through regular maintenance and updates to support informed strategic decision-making. Develop and distribute a monthly trade lane pack containing critical insights for relevant stakeholders and sales teams.</li><li>Meet and exceed financial growth targets for the assigned industry verticals, countries and expand our geographic and solutions offering footprint with these accounts across our clients service portfolio.</li><li>Identify and develop relationships with key decision makers at all levels within a customer.</li><li>Maintain understanding of customers’ expectations relative to operational solutions, costs and results.</li><li>Understand the customers business (strategically, operationally, financially).</li><li>Understand the customers buying process and identify all influences, intimately understanding their requirements.</li><li>Maintain an up-to-date pipeline of current and future opportunities, quantifying number of opportunities, value of the opportunity and managing the probability to win.</li><li>Coordinate RFQs for new business opportunities and renewals of existing business with assigned accounts engaging other functions as required and own the commercial relationship and contract negotiations.</li><li>Follow the internal commercial process, procedures and thresholds.</li><li>Support commercial, pricing and freight desk functions.</li><li>Partners with colleagues in other regions on broader opportunities for select customers.</li><li>Lead the our clients HR agenda, including the effective management of workforce planning, recruitment, learning and development, performance management, reward and recognition, talent management, and employee relations in line with policies and procedures</li><li>Drive the development of a healthy, high performance culture across the Commercial capability, in alignment with our clients cultural objectives.</li><li>Lead the our clients Technology agenda, including key digital projects such as defining and supporting the implementation of best-in-class commercial/sales processes and systems (e.g. CRM – Customer Relationship Management, etc.).</li><li>Ensure, contribute and manage the implementation of continuous improvement, health, safety and sustainability best practice projects relevant to the Commercial capability.</li><li>Interpret and ensure compliance to relevant regulatory requirements.</li></ul> Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration for Freight Forwarding and Logistics</li><li>Proven track record of having consistently achieved on a sales quota at a relevant scale&nbsp;</li></ul> EXPERIENCE <ul><li>Have a minimum of 8 years’ experience within the transport, logistics, or freight forwarding industry, or similar service industry</li><li>Significant sales experience • Leading and managing a team</li><li>Work experience in Africa for at least 5 years</li><li>Experience in Freight Forwarding Industry across multiple verticals</li><li>Exposure to and working knowledge of all facets of contractual requirements&nbsp;</li></ul> SKILLS <ul><li>Business Expertise/ Acumen: Applies in-depth knowledge of the economic, commercial and political issues to build and grow the business with impactful outcomes and influence industry performance; anticipates industry trends. In-depth understanding of the freight forwarding and logistics industry, including knowledge of international trade regulations, shipping practices, and market dynamics.</li><li>Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic business development plans that align with company objectives and market trends, including identifying growth opportunities and competitive positioning.</li><li>Sales Leadership: Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate sales teams across multiple locations, setting clear goals, providing coaching, and driving performance to achieve revenue targets.</li><li>Customer Relationship Management: Builds enduring and rewarding customer relationships and actively manages customer satisfaction and loyalty.</li><li>Business Development: Analyse new and existing clients, their needs and able to formulate possible solutions that could meet these needs, based on an in-depth understanding of company service offerings. Able to navigate through potential client organisations, identifying decision- makers, uncovering their unmet needs, and concisely demonstrating the value that business development can add to their organisations. In-depth understanding of market and client segmentation &amp; profiling as well as the analysis of market trends, as well as understanding of the sales cycle and process, including facilitating a deal to closure.</li><li>Strong communication skills - You are an exceptional listener. You communicate clearly. You write exceptionally well and you speak eloquently. You can explain just about anything to anyone. You’re comfortable on the phone or to groups of people – at any level. You are incredibly tactful when delivering the facts.</li><li>Problem solving - You enjoy solving problems. Getting to the root cause. You love taking on difficult challenges and finding creative, innovative solutions. You don’t get flustered easily. If you don’t know the answer, you’ll dig until you find it. • Exceptional critical thinking skills - you can identify gaps in logic and underlying causes of issues; You think on your feet. You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly.</li><li>Strong collaborator - You can work independently because you self-manage, with limited direction and guidance, but you also enjoy collaborating across dynamic and multi-cultural teams and are personable, helpful, and incredibly organised.</li><li>Results oriented - You are proactive in handling competing priorities and meet your deadlines and commitments; you always demonstrate a “can do” positive attitude.</li><li>Confidentiality - You consider and protect the confidentiality of company data at ALL times.</li><li>IT skills - You are highly proficient in the full Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.</li><li>Flexibility to travel - You are ready to travel between 40 - 50% of the time. Languages - You speak and write fluent English – additional languages are a bonus.&nbsp;</li></ul>

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