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Senior Business Development Manager

Key Facts

Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Relationship Management
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Skills
  • Collaboration

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field
  • 7+ years of proven business development success within the contract logistics, 3PL, and warehousing sectors
  • Mastery of complex, long-cycle B2B conceptual selling and high-level contract negotiation
  • Self-motivated 'hunter' with analytical skills to solve complex client pain points

Requirements:

  • Identify and penetrate high-growth targets across key sectors
  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to consistently hit quotas
  • Utilize existing industry relationships to connect with C-suite decision-makers
  • Co-create innovative, client-centric supply chain and logistics models

Job description

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways. 

Are you curious about being part of our growth stor​y while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Who We Are

With a rich history of reinvention, Iron Mountain constantly discovers new ways to elevate our customers and empower our people. We believe everyone here has the potential to unlock new ways of thinking, solve complex problems, and build an exceptional career. If you are ready to challenge the status quo and grow within a dynamic business, you bel

ong here.

The Role

As our Senior Business Development Manager (3PL), you will be the driving force behind expanding our warehousing and logistics footprint. This is a high-impact, individual contributor role focused on securing large-scale new business, forging strategic 3PL and partner alliances, and engineering tailored supply chain solutions.

If you excel at complex B2B conceptual selling and love turning cold prospects into long-term strategic partners, this is your next career move.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Development

  • Target & Conquer: Identify and penetrate high-growth targets across key sectors, including CPG, Retail, eCommerce, Tech/Electronics, Industrial, Food & Beverage (F&B), and Automotive.

  • Execute the Playbook: Develop and execute strategic sales plans to consistently hit revenue, volume, and market penetration quotas.

  • Collaborate: Partner closely with Commercial, Marketing, and Operations teams to ensure total alignment on high-value targets.

Relationship Management & Deal Making

  • Leverage Your Network: Utilize your existing industry relationships and personal network to unlock new markets and connect with C-suite decision-makers.

  • Own the Lifecycle: Lead high-stakes contract negotiations to secure profitable, sustainable, and win-win commercial agreements.

  • Pre-emptive Positioning: Build deep relationships with key stakeholders well ahead of formal RFPs and tender requests.

Solution Design & Cross-Functional Orchestration

  • Co-Create Solutions: Work hand-in-hand with our Solutions Design team to build innovative, client-centric supply chain and logistics models.

  • Lead the Bid: Orchestrate the entire RFP/tender process, aligning internal stakeholders across Operations, IT, Legal, HR, Risk, and Project Management.

  • Ensure Viability: Provide critical feedback on operational feasibility, costing, and resource allocation to guarantee flawless execution post-sale.

Market Intelligence

  • Stay Ahead: Monitor competitor activity, macroeconomic trends, and emerging opportunities in contract logistics to keep Iron Mountain ahead of the curve.

  • Brand Ambassador: Represent the company at major industry conferences, networking events, and high-level client meetings.

Qualifications We Are Looking For

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field (equivalent practical experience is also welcomed).

  • Experience: 7+ years of proven business development success specifically within the contract logistics, 3PL, and warehousing sectors, including partnerships, with a verifiable track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas.

  • Sales Acumen: Mastery of complex, long-cycle B2B conceptual selling and high-level contract negotiation.

  • Mindset: A self-motivated "hunter" who thrives in an individual contributor role, possessing the analytical skills required to solve complex client pain points.

  • Bonus Points: Direct operational or industrial design experience within a Contract Logistics environment is highly valued.

What We Offer

Join a legacy of innovation. At Iron Mountain, we support our employees with competitive rewards designed to foster long-term personal and professional growth.

  • Competitive base salary with a high-earning, performance-driven incentive structure.

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits package.

  • A corporate culture dedicated to continuous learning, career velocity, and internal advancement.

Ready to reinvent your career? Apply today.

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