Business Development Manager

VIA Logistics Professionals; 's-Hertogenbosch; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop

Phone

Bonus up to 15%

Job summary

VIA Logistics Professionals seeks a Business Development Manager to drive commercial growth in the Benelux region, with a focus on opportunities in Asia and the United States. You will own the sales cycle from lead generation to contract signing and build long-term relationships with key customers in the contract logistics sector.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field, several years in a commercial logistics role, and a proven track record of meeting sales targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Logistics, Business, Commerce or a related field.
• Several years of experience in a commercial role within contract logistics.
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets.
• Extensive knowledge of transport, warehousing and supply chain management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English.
• Knowledge of or a network in Asia and the United States is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth strategies to realise profitable growth.
• Identify and approach new business opportunities in retail, fashion, pharma, aerospace & defence and high tech.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering and support departments to translate RFQs, RFIs and customer needs into complete logistics solutions.
• Manage the full sales process from lead generation to contract signing using a modern CRM system.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key customers.
• Stay ahead of industry trends including digitalization, sustainability and e-commerce and integrate them into business strategies.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to implement and optimise commercial strategies.

Skills

English communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor/Master in Logistics

Job description

You open doors others haven't knocked on yet. In contract logistics, across the Benelux and beyond. Our client is an international logistics service provider with a strong position in contract logistics, supporting complex logistics processes for leading global companies from modern warehouse facilities. As Business Development Manager, you take ownership of commercial growth in the Benelux region, with additional focus on opportunities in Asia and the United States. A role with real strategic weight, genuine freedom and a clear mandate to build.

What will you do?

• Develop and execute growth strategies to realise the organisation's profitable growth ambitions
• Identify and approach new business opportunities in retail, fashion, pharma, aerospace & defence and high tech
• Collaborate with operations, engineering and support departments to translate RFQs, RFIs and customer needs into complete, customised logistics solutions
• Manage the full sales process from lead generation to contract signing using a modern CRM system
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key customers
• Stay ahead of industry trends including digitalization, sustainability and e-commerce and integrate them into business strategies
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to implement and optimise commercial strategies

What do you bring?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Logistics, Business, Commerce or a related field
• Several years of experience in a commercial role within contract logistics
• A proven track record of meeting sales targets and growing customer bases
• Extensive knowledge of transport, warehousing and supply chain management
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English
• Innovative, proactive and team-oriented with a strong focus on customer satisfaction
• Knowledge of or a network in Asia and the United States is a strong advantage

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary between 60,000 and 100,000 euro gross per year, depending on experience
• Bonus scheme of up to 15% based on company results and personal performance
• Company car, laptop and phone