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Business Development Associate
Podo Manufacturing Limited is currently looking to recruit a Business Development Associate to join its team on a full-time basis. The level of appointment will depend on the selected candidate's experience.
Podo Manufacturing Limited provides contract logistics and manufacturing from a single site in Zona Industrijali, Mosta. Services include warehousing, island-wide distribution across Malta and Gozo, freight forwarding and customs clearance, together with assembly, contract packing and quality control.
Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will win new clients for the company's logistics and contract manufacturing services and grow existing accounts.
Main responsibilities:
- Identify and approach prospective clients among importers, retailers, distributors and manufacturers.
- Meet prospective clients to understand their storage, distribution and production needs.
- Prepare proposals and quotations with the operations team.
- Manage the sales pipeline and report on targets and results.
- Build long-term relationships with existing clients and identify opportunities for additional services.
- Plan and carry out marketing activities, including online presence, events and campaigns.
- Keep up to date with market trends and competitor offerings.
What we are looking for
- A qualification at MQF Level 4 or higher in Business, Marketing, Sales or a related field, or equivalent
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in sales, business development, marketing or account management
- Candidates with 8 or more years' experience, including team leadership, will be considered for the Manager level
- A proven record of meeting sales targets
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
- Good command of Microsoft Office
- Excellent spoken and written English
What we offer
- Gross salary of EUR 28,000 to EUR 40,000 per annum, depending on level and experience
- Commission linked to sales targets
- Indefinite contract after successful completion of the probationary period
- 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Leave entitlement in line with Maltese employment legislation
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