Global Business Development Manager eRetail & Fashion & Consumer (f/m/d)

Rhenus Logistics; Hilden; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhenus Logistics is seeking a senior sales leader to drive growth in the eRetail, Fashion, and Consumer sectors. You will develop and execute the division’s sales strategy, identify new key customers, and coordinate cross-BU projects across international teams.

You will leverage a broad network of senior contacts, master global logistics processes, and build long-term customer partnerships. This role requires excellent English and willingness to travel internationally.

Job description

What You Can Expect** :**

• Develop and execute the division’s sales strategy for the eRetail, Fashion, and Consumer sectors.
• Identify and acquire new customers for Rhenus within the eRetail, Fashion, and Consumer sectors.
• Drive cross-Business Unit projects for both new and existing customers.
• Coordinate all Rhenus sales activities for assigned customers.
• Identify gaps in customers’ current supply chain services and develop tailored solutions to address their business needs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Global Functions and Business Units to deliver integrated customer solutions.
• Deliver sustainable revenue growth and achieve annual sales targets.
• Take responsibility for long‑term business development objectives and drive profitable revenue growth.
• Develop, implement, and execute strategic account plans for key customers.
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation in Microsoft Dynamics and other required sales tools.
• Ensure transparent and regular communication on all customer‑related topics across relevant stakeholders.

What You Bring:

• Extensive professional experience in sales leadership within an international, preferably global, organization.
• A strong existing network of senior‑level customer contacts across relevant industries, with a proven ability to leverage these relationships to generate new business opportunities
• Deep understanding of global logistics and supply chain processes, with expertise across the end‑to‑end supply chain.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to build and maintain long‑term partnerships with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to identify growth opportunities and translate them into successful business strategies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively across cultures, functions, and organizational levels.
• Proven ability to collaborate across Business Units and global functions to deliver customer‑focused solutions.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills in complex, international business environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a solution‑oriented approach.
• High level of cultural awareness and the ability to operate successfully in a global, multicultural environment.
• Acts as a role model for the sales organization by demonstrating strong integrity and customer focus.
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional language skills are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.