BDM – Life Sciences & Healthcare (Benelux)

DHL Supply Chain; Antwerpen; On-site; Confidentiel; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car with fuel card

30 vacation days

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Hospitalization insurance

Group insurance

Benefits at Work discounts

Great Place to Work

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive life sciences and healthcare client growth in the Benelux region. You will build relationships with target accounts and translate needs into tailored logistics solutions, working with internal experts to secure profitable growth.

Based on Belgium or the Netherlands, you will handle tender processes, coordinate cross-functional teams, and present compelling proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Logistics, International Business, Economics, Commercial Studies or a comparable field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Business Development, Sales or Consultancy within Supply Chain Management or Contract Logistics.
• Experience selling warehouse and transport solutions in a B2B environment.
• Knowledge of the Life Sciences & Healthcare sector; knowledge of national and international supply chains and the 3PL market (Benelux).
• Strong stakeholder management and networking skills at senior level; entrepreneurial, driven and results-oriented; English and Dutch fluency; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and build a strong sales pipeline.
• Develop relationships with decision-makers and influencers.
• Translate customer needs into commercial and supply chain solutions.
• Prepare and present commercial proposals and customer-focused account plans.
• Lead tender processes from A to Z, including solution development and negotiations.
• Coordinate internal teams (Operations, Transport, Warehousing, IT).
• Monitor the full commercial process and progress with customers.
• Identify growth opportunities with existing and new customers.
• Build sustainable customer relationships in line with Customer for Life.
• Follow market developments in Life Sciences & Healthcare.
• Act as senior sparring partner towards Business Unit and DHL Supply Chain Leadership Teams.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Logistics/International Business/Economics/Commercial Studies

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive life sciences and healthcare client growth in the Benelux region. You will build relationships with target accounts and translate needs into tailored logistics solutions, working with internal experts to secure profitable growth.

Based on Belgium or the Netherlands, you will handle tender processes, coordinate cross-functional teams, and present compelling proposals.