FILLED (ref DM4205) Relationship Manager

Relationship Manager,

Permanent, Logistics Company, West Midlands,
£60,000 plus bonus and benefits, Immediate start
Role Summary

Our client is a Global Logistics Company looking for a Relationship Manager to develop business with a Key Consumer Technology Client.

The Relationship Manager will be a part of the Senior Account team working for the Account Director to manage and grow business in this Account.  They will spend a significant amount of time working with the Client at their offices, embedded within their teams, enabling them to provide a fundamental understanding of the Client through insight and strong proactive relationships. This will make sure the Programme develops and meets the Clients requirements to the full.

This role will suit a Consultant who would like to work long term in a Corporate Operations environment.

Some UK travel is required and overseas travel may be required as well.

Details

This role includes the following activities:

* Defining and implementing the account strategy and corporate plan for the Client

* Providing sound commercial direction to the team and owning the business case supporting any changes or renewal of service

* Working as a member of the Senior Account Team, providing Relationship Management and commercial insight into the Client

* Working within the Client as a main point of contact for activities.

* In conjunction with the commercial team, managing projects to cost within the relevant commercial frameworks and agreements in place.

* Being responsible for key areas of Supplier spend and performance, in line with agreed SLAs, contracts and costs.

Key skills and Requirements

Mandatory

* Experience in Senior Account Management and Business Development roles within a B2B environment, developing and creating propositions around new and existing business opportunities.
* Commercial acumen in negotiation and buying, business partnering, contract renewal, and KPI management.
* Experience in management of a number of key suppliers in line with agreed SLAs, contracts and costs.
Desirable

* Logistics experience is desirable but can be taught to the right candidate