Sales Director
Job ID
149498
Posted
09-Jan-2024
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Facilities Management, Sales & Leasing
Location(s)
Amsterdam '- Noord-Holland - Netherlands
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Sales Director for our GWS Local business segment in the Netherlands. Reporting to the Managing Director and functionally to the Sales VP the role is responsible for overseeing the sales strategy and delivering the sales target to achieve our business objectives. The role is responsible for formulating and implementing GWS Local business development strategies based on the strategic direction and targets of the business and for providing leadership to the sales team consisting of Business Development Managers & Sales Executives.
Essential duties and responsibilities
To negotiate and successfully close sales opportunities to meet and exceed agreed sales targets within the target markets.
To develop and build long-term professional customer relationships with existing, new, and potential clients. Maintain excellent relationships and after sales support.
To identify and build a long-term active pipeline for their team, exploring both existing markets and targeting new market opportunities.
To provide leadership to the Business Development Managers & Sales Executivesensuring they have the appropriate training and development opportunities to fulfil their role and are given the support to allow them to be successful.
Take complete ownership of, develop, and deliver exceptional sales and tender documents and presentations, in line with Company standards. Generate tenders and relevant document preparation, using the specialist support functions (procurement, HR, QHS) as well as local managers and the Sales VP.
Raise the company and business profile by representing CBRE at industry events, high level networking and always promoting an image of professionalism.
Collaborates with the Managing Director and Sales Vice President to develop a concise plan to accomplish the retention and acquisition of clients/markets.
Manages the creation of proposals, presentations, and other client-facing materials with the pursuit team and national/local marketing professionals.
Establishes corporate relationships with key decision-makers across various organizational levels.
Leads interactions in a client-facing role for high value sales opportunities.
Coordination and governance of sales activity throughout the sales process including qualification, discovery, proposal, pricing presentation and negotiation.
Evaluates industry and business trends and analyzes performance and responds with necessary business change.
Education and Experience
Strong track record of success in winning new business, demonstrated knowledge of the outsourced FM services market (not IT or software), and the ability to influence all organizational levels - including the ability to develop credibility and trust quickly with C-Level executives/decision makers.
Recognised qualification within the engineering/technical sector is ideal along with a strong education background.
Extensive experience in developing outsourcing solutions, pricing and org development models preferred.
In terms of personal characteristics, we are seeking someone with an entrepreneurial approach with a growth mindset to deliver results, whilst influencing & motivating the team. Resilience & tenacity is also important.
The successful candidate should be able to prioritize key initiatives, develop business development effort to align the overall business unit goals.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret various types of business documents such as complex and lengthy RFP documents with detailed SOW. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. This requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
Technically savvy with solid experience in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Outlook.
Experience working with large data sets with the ability to decipher multiple types of RFP models preferred.
Speaking and writing fluently in Dutch is a requirement in this role.
What do we offer you?
Base gross salary up to €130.000 a year (depending on experience)
Lease car or car allowance
Sales bonus based on achieved result
Fixed pension scheme
8.33% Holiday allowance, 25 fixed days of leave, up to 10 days of leave to be purchased
12 ADV-days
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CBRE GWS
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.
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