Director, Business Development - GSS Job Listing at Flex in Oostrum, LI (Job ID WD200019)

Description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

To support our exceptional team in Global Services and Solutions that build outstanding Value-Added Fulfilment and Circular Economy supply chain solutions to contribute to our growth, we are seeking to hire a Director Business Development, preferably based near one of our GSS locations in Europe, but also able to work remotely.

Reporting to the Sr Director, Account Management, the Director Business Development, will be In-charge of qualifying new customers, developing relationship and business with them, achieving pipeline and bookings results according to assigned unipersonal and team targets. It is an individual contributor role.

What a typical day looks like:   

• Develop new strategic alliances with key customers.
• Research and recognize customers' business strategy, future product plans, and expansion activities and align Flex resources were mutually beneficial.
• Work closely with the Business Development Team and the Finance Department to control budgets within the department.
• Assist current accounts in the development and execution of product roadmaps and act as a focal point in delivering Flex's solutions which include concept development, industrial design, manufacturing, supply chain/logistics, services hold up and reverse logistics.
• Represent Flex Ways of Working when interacting with internal & external contacts.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• 5+ years of experience in Forward/Reverse Logistics, Repair, Refurb, Circular Economy or other services related actions.
• A Bachelor's degree in engineering, sciences, or business.
• Experience in progressively advancing account management and/or business development experience.
• Ability to work with internal teams and executive management as well as external customers to maximize mutual benefit.
• Knowledge of Strategic Selling techniques.
• Understanding of key financial metrics and capability to read P&L, balance sheets, ROI indicators, taking actions to meet customers' needs and Flex targets.
• Ability to successfully influence senior level management, executives, and key clients.
• Experience building relationships while working directly with customers.
• Ability to Travel & Work non-traditional hours. Our sites are spread across Asia, Europe & the Americas.  It will be key to identify someone who is willing to travel (guide 30%) and be flexible to work non-standard hours to have consistent communications with all our locations

What you'll receive for the great work you provide: 

• An exciting global organization with electrifying projects for many well-known brands across many industries with flat hierarchies, open door policy, flexibility & freedom within scope.
• An interesting, challenging position in an experienced and close-knit global team with diverse backgrounds and cultures and substantive support in the process of adaptation.
• A long-term role with many opportunities to learn, grow, develop, and shape the future.

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Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).