Business Development Executive

About NVD 

A family-owned business, established in 1980, NVD was set up to assist vehicle manufacturers in the timely and incident free distribution of their products. We’ve established ourselves as a one stop shop providing the three main pillars of outbound logistics, including transporting, storing and enhancing our customers’ vehicles, prior to delivery to their end location. Since 1980 NVD has been at the forefront of pioneering the digitisation of the FVL industry. As early adopters of emerging technology we have been able to introduce huge efficiencies saving time and money for our customers. Our unwavering commitment to progress and continual service improvement remains at the heart of our business today.

The successful candidate will establish contacts within the auto-motive sector, pursue formal and informal business development and sales opportunities and directly support the Head of Business Development with strategic and operational work. Key responsibilities will include the preparation of formal tenders, assisting with informal and formal sales process. There will also be an account management aspect to the role.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive salary package based on experience and performance

• Company Car

• Pension Scheme 

• Staff Purchase Schemes: 

  • Tyres 

  • Tools 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Discounted Gym Membership 

• Bike to Work
  

Responsibilities

The following list of responsibilities and tasks is not exhaustive:

• Supports the Head of Department with strategic business development activities in Ireland

• Leads the sales tendering process. Consults with logistics, planning, finance departments and other stakeholders and prepares tender documentation for review by the Head of Department

• Maintains and manages a database / calendar of tender opportunities in markets of interest to the company

• Develops appropriate market intelligence with respect to potential OEM customers, including  market research of potential OEM logistics activities, key personnel and opportunities

• Supports the Head of Department with formal and informal sales and business development processes

• Assists the Head of Department with Account Management efforts; this may include some problem resolution activities

• Acts as Account Manager for assigned OEM / Importer / Distributor customers, ensuring an excellent working relationship is maintained at all times

• Develops an excellent working knowledge of the Finished Vehicle Logistics industry

• In conjunction with the Head of Department, develops a marketing programme to support the strategic sales effort in Ireland – ensuring better brand recognition in the industry; this will include finding ways to innovatively and strategically position the company to support the business development efforts.

• Under the direction of the Head of Department, manage external marketing and PR agencies as may be required to fulfil the marketing programme

• Working with the Head of Department, ensure the company is effectively and appropriately promoted at industry conferences

• Support other sales colleagues in the department with effective marketing activity. For example, ensure that social media is used to the fullest extent

• Ensures the company website and on-line presence is well developed and actively supports the company strategy

  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or marketing

• Full drivers licence

• At least three years of relevant sales experience

• Logical, linear thinker

• Experience of project management or similar discipline would be advantageous

• Experience of participating in tender processes

• Able to close a sale

• High Emotional Intelligence Quotient

• Demonstrable Career Progress

• Numerate

• Creativity and marketing flair

• Comfortable with working across both sales and marketing disciplines

• Analytical

Equal Opportunities Statement

National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or membership of the Traveller community, in accordance with Irish and UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.