Business Development Manager - Contract Logistics
Overview
A leading logistics provider is looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to support the growth of its Contract Logistics and Supply Chain Solutions business in the Netherlands.
This is a business development role suited to someone who enjoys identifying customer challenges, asking the right questions, and developing tailored logistics solutions that create long-term value. The successful candidate will manage the full sales cycle, working closely with customers across a broad range of industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive new business growth across Contract Logistics and Supply Chain Solutions.
- Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through implementation.
- Develop strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
- Identify customer challenges and design tailored logistics solutions.
- Lead solution-selling conversations focused on operational efficiency, distribution, and supply chain optimization.
- Collaborate with internal operations and solution design teams to develop customer-centric proposals.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities across multiple industries.
- Stay informed on market trends and customer requirements to identify new business opportunities.
Profile
- Proven experience in Business Development within:
- Contract Logistics / 3PL
- Supply Chain Solutions
- Freight Forwarding
- Logistics Services
- Strong understanding of warehousing, distribution, and supply chain operations.
- Experience selling consultative logistics solutions rather than transactional services.
- Ability to translate customer challenges into commercially viable solutions.
- Strong hunter mentality combined with a relationship-driven approach.
- Experience working across the full sales cycle.
Skills & Competencies
- Energetic, outgoing, and commercially driven personality.
- Excellent questioning, listening, and solution-selling skills.
- Ability to engage with stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Strong negotiation and communication capabilities.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to business development.
- Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Languages
- Dutch: Professional proficiency
- English: Professional proficiency
Why Join?
- Opportunity to join an established and growing commercial team.
- Sell value-added logistics and supply chain solutions rather than purely transactional services.
- Broad exposure to customers across multiple industries.
- High-impact role with strong visibility within the business.
- Chance to play a key role in the company's future growth strategy.
Interested?
If you're a logistics sales professional with experience in Contract Logistics, 3PL, Supply Chain Solutions, or Freight Forwarding and enjoy a consultative, solution-led sales approach, we'd love to hear from you.
For any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact:
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