▷ (Immediate Start) Business Development Manager

If you are a current DSV employee and interested in a position in another country, please contact your Human Resource representative to discuss the process and requirements of applying.

Business Development Manager, Air & Sea

It takes a special kind of drive to keep the world moving; and due to growth, DSV is looking to recruit. Please see the links* at the bottom the page, to find out more about DSV.

DSV are recruiting for a Business Development Manager. This role is a fantastic opportunity to join a company committed to providing quality, a winning client experience, who are innovative and strive to deliver operational excellence through our portfolio of Air & Sea products supported by our digital platforms.

The BDM will the strengthen market position by locating, developing, defining, promoting, negotiating, and securing new business for DSV Air & Sea.

They will promote DSV Air & Sea services to potential clients with a view to developing a winning client experience through demonstrating our strong Air & Sea Capabilities. This will include offering value added services such as our sustainability initiatives, continuous improvements etc,

Key Tasks

- Develop, and secure new Air & Sea freight business with a focus on long-term strategic customers.

- Deliver sales targets and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities.

- Build and manage relationships with key importers/exporters, ensuring best-in-class customer service.

- Collaborate with Tender Management and Product teams to create and present competitive proposals.

- Conduct regular face-to-face meetings with major customers and provide market and competitor insights.

- Update Microsoft dynamics with leads, appointments, and opportunities, ensuring accurate reporting.

- Uphold compliance, health & safety, and company standards at all times.

Skills and Competencies

- Proven track record of gaining and closing new major business within freight forwarding.

- Strong background in Air and/or Sea Freight Sales.

- Excellent relationship-building and networking skills with key importers/exporters in the region.

- Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills at a senior level.

- Self-starter with a proactive “hunter” mindset, drive, and ambition.

- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

- Excellent written and spoken English, with strong presentation and communication skills.

- Experience working with tenders, proposals, and systems.

What can we offer you?

Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company, with a team of 75,000, operating in over 95+ countries.

Be part of a company that has strong ambitions and targets for sustainability initiatives, both internally and externally. Please click on link** at the bottom of the page for further details on how DSV is working towards these targets.

Be part of a company that has strong company values, to find out more about DSV, including our Values, click the link at the bottom of the page***.

In addition, we can offer access to a selection of employee benefits, such as:

- Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start, which increases with length of service.

- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme for Ultra-Low Emissions Cars

- Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme

- WeCare App, for support with physical and mental wellbeing, including access to GPs for you and your dependents.

- LifeWorks app for access to cashback and discounts on high street and online brands.

- Life Insurance and which includes access to expert probate support.

- Eyecare Voucher Scheme

We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand. If you are a Recruitment Agency, please contact recruitment@dsv.com to discuss.

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

#J-18808-Ljbffr