Spot Light On....Sales and Business Development Manager
1st January 2011
"After leaving University with a logistics related degree in 2002, I started my career as a graduate trainee with a well known global logistics service provider.
"During my first year I worked as a project co-ordinator and assisted with the implementation of one of the UK’s largest aftermarket distribution centres. This project, and the experience of working with a major German based manufacturer, was vital in providing me with an understanding of the values and skills required to be successful within the automotive sector.
"Automotive Manufacturing is an extremely challenging environment to work within, with rigid plant costs and erratic volume fluctuations. Providing logistics services to a customer who faces these kinds of challenges therefore requires clear communication, ongoing commitment to planning and a quality driven approach to service. This is why I chose to specialise in this sector and accepted a position with Rudolph and Hellmann in 2008.
"One of the benefits of working with Rudolph and Hellmann Automotive is the company operates an open door policy and has a lean management structure. During my time here I have been involved with implementation support, operational support and the recruitment of the best graduates to add to our team.
"I couldn't imagine working anywhere else where I would get this level of diversity, investment in training and career reward, it's unique to Rudolph and Hellmann and their ‘home grown timber’ policy; this approach enables individuals to gain the broadest understanding of every aspect of the automotive manufacturing process, 'hands on.'
"As a manger of a small development team, I now spend my time working with current customers to develop new opportunities whilst targeting potential new customers. This involves developing the company’s marketing strategy as well as creating opportunities for new business relationships and responding to logistics tenders. "
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Here’s how the 360 onsite logistics audit and assessment works!
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Contact us for a FREE ‘on site' logistics audit – carried out under a non disclosure agreement - our findings will be reported in full confidence and will provide a detailed analysis of where savings and improvements can be made.
There’s only one condition - you must be UK based and be operating in the automotive sector, with a head count of around 25 - 30 or more operating in logistics roles.