Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager - Contract Logistics, Cold Chain, Ocean & Road Freight
Location: Netherlands (Hybrid)
Drive Growth Across Integrated Logistics Solutions
Are you a commercially driven logistics professional who thrives on winning new business and building long-term customer partnerships?
We are partnering with a growing logistics provider looking to strengthen its commercial team with an ambitious Business Development Manager focused on Contract Logistics, Cold Chain, Ocean Freight, and Road Freight solutions across the Netherlands.
This is an opportunity to join a business with strong growth ambitions, offering the freedom to develop your own market, build strategic customer relationships, and make a direct impact on the company's success.
The Opportunity
As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and securing new customers requiring tailored logistics and supply chain solutions. You will engage with decision-makers across a variety of industries, helping customers optimize their transportation, warehousing, and temperature-controlled supply chains.
You'll have the opportunity to sell a broad portfolio of services including:
- Contract Logistics
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Solutions
- Ocean Freight (FCL & LCL)
- Domestic & International Road Freight
- End-to-End Supply Chain Solutions
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively identify and win new business opportunities across the Netherlands
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of target accounts
- Develop tailored logistics solutions that address customer challenges
- Lead commercial discussions, negotiations, and contract agreements
- Collaborate closely with operational and solution design teams
- Drive revenue and gross profit growth within your territory
- Develop strategic relationships with customers across key verticals
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new opportunities
What We're Looking For
- Around 5+ years of experience within logistics, freight forwarding, contract logistics, or supply chain solutions
- Proven success in business development and new customer acquisition
- Experience selling one or more of the following:
- Contract Logistics
- Cold Chain Solutions
- Ocean Freight
- Road Freight
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Strong commercial acumen and hunter mentality
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Fluent in Dutch and English
- Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and results-driven
If you're passionate about logistics, enjoy opening new doors, and have the drive to build a successful commercial pipeline within the Contract Logistics, Cold Chain, Ocean, and Road Freight market, we'd love to hear from you.
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