Business operations manager Jobs in Bad Segeberg

About us GPA Global operates as a global packaging solutions provider. We offer our clients a holistic solution – providing every service associated with a packaging project. From concept through to design, development, production, inspection, and logistics, our capabilities touch all bases. As a global organization with regional manufacturing and logistics sites in Europe, North America, and Asia, we have created an infrastructure that services our clients with an on-the-ground customer-centric relationship but with the weight of a global operation. Specializing in a myriad of materials and processes, from folding cartons to rigid boxes and multi-material luxury production, GPA Global is the complete packaging partner for today's global brands. Tasks As a Business Development Manager, you'll need to : Research and identify new business opportunities - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services - or new ways of reaching existing markets Create and implement a clear area sales plan Seek out the appropriate contact & decision makers in an organisation. Generate leads to prospective customers Meet with customers / clients face to face or over the phone Foster and develop relationships with customers / clients Understand the needs of your customers and be able to respond effectively with a plan of how to meet these Think strategically - seeing the bigger picture and setting aims and objectives in order to develop and improve the business Work strategically - carrying out necessary planning in order to implement operational efficiency Draw up client contracts - depending on the size of company, this task may be completed by someone else or agreements may not be as formal Have a good understanding of the businesses' products or services and be able to advise others about them Discuss promotional strategy and activities with the sales director Liaise with the finance team, Project Management team and logistics departments as appropriate Seek ways of improving the way the business operates Help to plan sales campaigns Create and manage a sales pipeline Negotiate pricing with customers, . Increase sales / margin of the business Carry out sales forecasts and analysis and present your findings to senior management / the board of directors Contribute toward the business sales and marketing strategy Our expectations Working knowledge of the industry and market conditions Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills Able to travel to meet with suppliers where required Able to travel to Netherland office and other GPA Global sites to ensure full cross functional engagement on projects. Used to being the "face of the organisation” A proactive and positive outlook Effective time management prioritising and multi-tasking Strong MS Office skills; CRM Excellent attention to detail & communication skills A team player – prepared to help with all tasks Flexible approach managing work within the specific deadlines. Join us if you want to put your stamp on the map providing creative and sustainable packaging solutions to our clients.