Netherlands Logistics New-Business Development Lead

DSJ Global; Venlo; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a commercially driven Business Developer to spearhead new customer acquisition across the Netherlands, with a focus on logistics and supply chain clients. The role offers autonomy to shape a personal sales strategy and build relationships from scratch in a market-leading environment.

You will identify prospects, develop a robust pipeline, conduct meetings and negotiations, and collaborate with internal teams to craft proposals.

Qualifications

• Experience in an external sales or business development role with a strong focus on new customer acquisition.
• Demonstrated success in generating and converting new business opportunities within logistics is a must.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of territory development and customer acquisition activities.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target and engage prospective customers within the manufacturing and industrial sectors.
• Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline through proactive business development activities.
• Utilise CRM systems and professional networking platforms to generate and qualify new opportunities.
• Conduct customer meetings, presentations and commercial negotiations with prospective clients.
• Create and execute strategic account plans aligned with business growth objectives.
• Convert new business opportunities into long-term customer relationships.
• Collaborate with internal sales support teams to prepare proposals, quotations and customer presentations.
• Maintain strong internal communication with operational and commercial stakeholders throughout the sales process.
• Monitor market developments and competitor activity to identify new commercial opportunities.
• Provide accurate pipeline reporting and contribute to the achievement of commercial targets.
• Support a smooth customer handover process to account management and operational teams following successful implementation.

Skills

New business development

Customer acquisition

Communication skills

Negotiation

Time management

Relationship building

Tools

CRM systems

LinkedIn / networking platforms

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking a commercially driven Business Developer to spearhead new customer acquisition across the Netherlands, with a focus on logistics and supply chain clients. The role offers autonomy to shape a personal sales strategy and build relationships from scratch in a market-leading environment.

You will identify prospects, develop a robust pipeline, conduct meetings and negotiations, and collaborate with internal teams to craft proposals.