New Business Development Manager (m/f/d)
Business Development Manager - Road Freight (m/f/d)
Location: Germany
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a fast-growing logistics provider that is expanding its commercial team across Germany. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional with experience in road freight transportation who enjoys building relationships, winning new business, and helping customers optimise their transport networks.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a strategic business development plan to generate new road freight opportunities.
- Identify, approach, and secure new customers across industrial, retail, e-commerce, and logistics sectors.
- Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through contract negotiation and implementation.
- Build long-term relationships with key decision-makers in logistics, procurement, and supply chain functions.
- Collaborate with operations and solution teams to create customer-focused transport solutions.
- Monitor market developments, competitor activity, and customer requirements to identify new opportunities.
- Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and achieve agreed revenue targets.
Requirements
- Experience in business development, sales, or key account management within road freight, transport, or logistics.
- Strong understanding of FTL, LTL, and carrier networks.
- Proven track record of winning new business and growing customer accounts.
- Commercially driven with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluent German and English preferred.
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly growing logistics business.
- Significant autonomy and influence on commercial growth.
- Attractive compensation package with performance-based bonus.
- Career progression within an expanding organisation.
- International and entrepreneurial working environment.
If you are looking for a role where you can make a direct impact on business growth while working with innovative transport solutions, we would be pleased to discuss the opportunity further.
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