Business Development Executive - Art Logistics
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A Business Development Executive at Convelio owns the full client lifecycle for art galleries, from prospecting and outbound campaigns to closing shipping, storage, and IMS accounts, while managing a pipeline in Salesforce and collaborating with Operations to ensure retention.
About this role
We are looking for a high energy, results-driven, and team-oriented Business Development Executive, eager to grow at the intersection of art, logistics, and technology. You will be responsible for driving growth by owning the full client lifecycle with art & design galleries - engaging some of the most prestigious names in the art world. From identifying and engaging new prospects, to converting them into active clients, and ensuring long-term satisfaction and retention. You will manage your own pipeline end-to-end. By combining proactive business generation with attentive account management, you will play a key role in expanding our client base.
The role is based at our new state-of-the-art warehouse in Le Bourget, with weekly client visits in the heart of Paris.
- Take ownership of the entire sales cycle, from acquisition to retention, leveraging your market knowledge assisted by our established prospect lists and Salesforce CRM to maximize impact.
- Build your own pipeline of leads to acquire.
- Design and drive impactful outbound campaigns across your pipeline, supported by sales & marketing tools provided.
- Engage your pipeline (visits, call, emailing campaigns, fairs attendance etc.).
- Pitch Convelio’s services and close new accounts.
- Convert opportunities to increase portfolio revenue.
- Document client insights in our CRM and report relevant information to EU Sales Manager.
- Act as a trusted advisor by deeply understanding clients’ operational needs and challenges
- Pitch and convert clients on Convelio’s three core services: Shipping, Storage, and IMS (Inventory Management Software).
- Monitor client satisfaction and address issues proactively to ensure long-term retention
- Work closely with Operations to continuously improve client experience and performance within your pipeline
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both French and English
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- A growth mindset, with strong analytical skills
- Hands-on expertise in logistics operations, from air and sea freight (courier, cargo, container) to storage solutions and inventory management software
- Bonus: demonstrated track record of successfully generating new business (hunting) and growing existing accounts (farming).
- Tickets restaurant and 50% of your public transportation's fees covered.
- Flexible remote policy - 6 weeks of remote work per year to accommodate a healthy work-life balance.
- An opportunity to be part of a constantly developing and innovative company that is transforming the art logistics industry.
- Build a solid foundation in logistics and the art market through Convelio’s comprehensive onboarding program. Our core logistics and sales trainings will equip you with deep expertise in logistics, art market dynamics, and sales best practices.
- A supportive and dynamic work environment, where your ideas and initiatives are valued.
- First video interview with our People team
- Video interview and business case with Théophile, Sales Manager EU
- Video interview with Marianne, our EU General Manager
- Video interview and culture fit with Sébastien, Head of People
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