North Europe Marine Consulting Business Development Manager
- Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland
- Vast
- Voltijds
- Manage the sales pipeline, ensuring a steady flow of orders.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators related to order intake.
2. Update Pipeline with New Prospects:
- Identify and add new potential clients to the sales pipeline.
- Conduct research to identify prospects and assess their fit with the organization's offerings.
3. Lead and Support on Contracts, Tenders, and Quotations:
- Take a proactive role in negotiating and securing major contracts.
- Provide support in preparing tenders and quotations.
4. Contract Closing and Lessons Learned:
- Lead activities to close contracts successfully.
- Capture lessons learned from completed contracts to improve future processes.
5. Cross Selling and Mutual Opportunities:
- Collaborate with different departments within the organization to identify cross-selling opportunities.
- Develop strategies to leverage mutual opportunities across the RINA Group.
6. Competitor Tracking and Intelligence:
- Monitor competitor activities and provide updates on industry trends and intelligence.
- Use competitor information to adapt and improve the organization's strategies.
7. Sales and Business Development Initiatives:
- Focus on generating new sales and business opportunities.
- Conduct client visits and manage relationships with current and potential customers.
8. Alliances and Partnerships:
- Identify and explore opportunities for alliances and partnerships.
- Collaborate with external organizations to enter new markets and expand business reach.
9. Customer Engagement and Satisfaction:
- Engage with current and potential customers to understand their needs and requirements.
- Support the focus on customer satisfaction, repeat business, and the development of new markets.
10. Stay Current with Offerings and Technology Solutions:
- Stay updated on the organization's current and future offerings.
- Understand and communicate technological solutions to customers.EducationBachelor's Degree in Engineering GeneralMaster's Degree in EconomicsQualifications- Substantial experience in business development, sales, or related roles is often a key requirement.
- Business Development Managers may be expected to have 5-8 years or more of relevant experience.
- Proficient in sales techniques, including prospecting, lead generation, and closing deals. Business Development Managers should have a track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
- Strong negotiation skills to secure favorable terms and agreements with clients, partners, and vendors.
- Analytical thinking to assess market trends, competitor activities, and performance metrics to inform decision-making.
- In-depth knowledge of the industry, market trends, and competitive landscape to make informed business decisions.
- Familiarity with relevant technologies and tools, including CRM systems, to streamline business development processes.RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.