Business Development Manager - Contract Logistics
Overview
A leading logistics provider is looking for a commercially driven Business Development Manager to accelerate the growth of its Contract Logistics business across the Netherlands.
This role is suited to a true hunter with a strong background in warehousing, transport, and supply chain solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, building strategic customer relationships, and developing tailored logistics solutions across a diverse range of industries.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive new business growth across Contract Logistics, Warehousing, and Transport solutions.
- Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through implementation.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
- Identify customer challenges and develop tailored logistics and supply chain solutions.
- Lead solution-selling discussions focused on warehousing efficiency, transport optimization, and operational improvements.
- Collaborate closely with operations and solution design teams to create customer-centric proposals.
- Support and coordinate tender processes and large commercial opportunities.
- 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
- Warehousing Solutions
- Supply Chain Solutions
- Logistics Services
- Strong understanding of warehouse operations, transport, and distribution networks.
- Experience selling complex logistics solutions rather than transactional services.
- Exposure to automated warehousing environments is highly advantageous.
- Strong hunter mentality with a proven record of winning new business.
- Experience managing the full sales cycle from lead generation through contract negotiation.
Skills & Competencies
- Commercially driven with a strong focus on business development.
- Excellent questioning, listening, and solution-selling skills.
- Strong presentation and stakeholder management abilities.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to sales.
- Self-motivated and results-oriented.
- Dutch and English speaker.
Interested?
If you're a logistics sales professional with experience in Contract Logistics, 3PL, or Supply Chain Solutions and enjoy a consultative, solution-led sales approach, we'd love to hear from you.
For any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact: Costantino Sartori
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