Business Development Support Manager

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and has been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning. We work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

The Opportunity

Are you a motivated, organised individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced commercial environment?

Would you enjoy being part of a dedicated team that helps drive business growth, support strategic customer opportunities, and position Maersk as a market leader through innovative branding and marketing initiatives?

If you're looking for a role that combines business development, market intelligence, content creation, and commercial support, then we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Business Development Support Manager you will play a critical role in supporting our commercial growth ambitions, providing end-to-end bid support, market analysis, branding activities, and marketing content that helps differentiate Maersk in the marketplace.

Key responsibilities include:

Business Development Support

- Complete research projects into customers, sectors, market trends, and growth opportunities, supporting the strategic agenda and preparing the team to win.
- Manage end-to-end internal sales and governance processes from initial opportunity identification through to customer contracting.
- Support Business Development Managers throughout the sales lifecycle, ensuring opportunities progress efficiently and effectively.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to gather information, develop solutions, and complete customer proposals and tender submissions.
- Lead the completion and maintenance of commercial systems including Salesforce, Investment Proposals, account plans, and opportunity tracking.
- Support customer retention activities, sales-led renewals, and strategic growth initiatives.

Branding & Marketing

- Support the development and execution of branding initiatives that strengthen Maersk's market presence and customer value proposition.
- Create engaging content for internal and external communication channels, including social media, customer presentations, case studies, newsletters, and marketing campaigns.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Communications, Sales, and Operations teams to develop targeted campaigns that generate awareness and support business growth.
- Maintain and update business development collateral, ensuring all customer-facing materials align with Maersk brand guidelines.
- Promote customer success stories, service innovations, industry insights, and key business achievements through digital and social media channels.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of customer events, industry exhibitions, networking opportunities, and business development activities.
- Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and industry developments, providing insights to support commercial strategy and decision-making.

Content & Communications

- Develop high-quality presentations, proposals, and commercial documents to support customer engagements.
- Produce compelling content that enhances customer engagement and supports lead generation activities.
- Ensure consistency of messaging across all communication channels and customer interactions.
- Support thought leadership activities through content creation and market-focused communications.

What We're Looking For

Essential

- Minimum 2 years' operational experience within Contract Logistics.
- Supply Chain experience.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive, proactive, and solution-focused attitude.

Desirable

- Experience in a customer-facing role.
- Business Development or Sales experience.
- Experience creating business content, presentations, or marketing materials.
- Understanding of social media platforms and digital marketing principles.
- Experience supporting branding, communications, or marketing initiatives.
- Knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.

What We Offer

At Maersk, you'll be part of a global organisation committed to developing talent, fostering innovation, and creating opportunities for career growth. You'll work alongside passionate colleagues who are shaping the future of logistics while making a meaningful impact on customers around the world.

Location

This is a site-based role and can be located at any of our UK Contract Logistics sites, including:

- East Midlands Gateway
- Doncaster
- Tamworth

Travel to other Maersk locations may be required on occasion.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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