APL Logistics

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Key Account Management Manager (United Kingdom) - (2000003X) Description Department: RETAIL Location: WATFORD (business travels to Stratford) Apl Logistics: APL Logistics is a recognized innovator in logistics and technology management worldwide. Our logistics professionals offer local expertise throughout our global network. With over 20 million square feet of warehouse space, APL Logistics is the go-to global supply chain specialist for companies in the Automotive, Consumer, Industry and Retail sectors. Brief Description: As part of the APL Logistics UK Team you will communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders such as vendors, internal departments, client management and employees on various levels of seniority. The Key Account Manager reports to the Senior Key Account Manager UK for one of our largest and most profitable retail client in EMEA and a global top 10 account! You'll be working directly with the client on location in the office in Watford. You will strive to exceed their expectations and have a passion for service excellence. Responsibilities: Be responsible for the budget and to drive the business development to increase sales of sophisticated services delivered to our key account Facilitate excellent performance across all services delivered to our key customer Improve our profitability generated through our key customer(s) activities worldwide Drive and manage project development Key Result Areas: One of your main responsibilities are to manage APL Logistics’ global supply chain solution for our key client.This will include achieving/exceeding client’s expectations and driving process efficiencies in delivering relevant, effective service and solutions. You will be responsible for the proper running of the account including all rate and contract negotiations for the dedicated Key Account(s). Ensure the profitability / budget and growth of the nominated Key Account. Identify, develop and evaluate new business opportunities to expand the portfolio between APL Logistics and the Key Account(s). The development/maintenance of a customer specific road map will support this aim. This will include supporting the design of operations and systems solutions to meet the identified requirements of our Key Customer(s). Work together with the internal Service Integrity, Operations and IT teams when designing and specifying the tailored customer solution. Maintaining an excellent relationship with our Key Customer(s) and various other stakeholders is crucial to fulfill this role successfully. Key Accountabilities/Duties: Drive development of the dedicated clients. Develop new sales opportunities, aiming to increase client engagement with APL Logistics and to increase our profitability Manage pricing and contract negotiations Monthly review of financial results for the Key account Develop and manage strategic customer road map to achieve operational and financial goals Develop, monitor and identify areas of improvement for the customer key process indicators as well as reporting Critically monitor and optimize continuously the implemented supply chain processes of the dedicated Key Accounts Lead the definition, design, development and documentation of identified solutions Support the global Logistics Procedures (LP) documentation for the Key Account. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree / Master of Business Administration, preferred in Logistics Five years of experience in the Key Account Management for Logistics, Transportation and International Business. Strong time management skills & have an Agile way of working Very strong in Communication. Presentation, Leadership, Management and Financial skills. Delegation both written and oral business acumen, strong time management, organization and planning skills Deep retail vertical knowledge and domain expertise in multiple product specialization. Business English proficiency Passion for Service Excellence Desired competencies: Customer Focus Strategic and global perspective Analytical problem solving and attention to detail, Drive for results Superior presentation and communication skills, Political savvy, strategic agility, managing vision and purpose, leadership and motivating others If this role looks interesting to you and you would like to join APL logistics than please apply for the role! Primary Location: United Kingdom Job: Logistics Organization: Region Europe, M.East, Africa Shift: Standard Job Type: Full-time Day Job Travel: No Job Posting: Feb 10, 2020, 7:30:40 AM

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Legal Form: Ltd

Company Type: Public

Company Size: 5001 - 10000

Revenue: 1 - 5 billion (SGD)

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