Job Req Number: 102827
Time Type: Full Time
At DSV were building the worlds leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity and were looking for new talent to join us.
Role: Business Development Manager Contract Logistics
Location: Dublin Ireland
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:30
Join our Contract Logistics team as a Business Development Manager and play a key role in driving the next phase of our growth in Ireland. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for a results-driven professional to identify develop and close new business opportunities while also managing and expanding a small portfolio of existing clients. If youre passionate about building lasting partnerships achieving commercial success and contributing to a global logistics leader this role could be your ideal next move.
What will you be doing
Identify and convert new business opportunities across the Irish logistics market.
Engage potential clients through effective networking meetings and value-based selling.
Manage and grow a select portfolio of existing customer accounts.
Build long-term relationships with customers by understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions.
Maintain an active and structured sales pipeline using CRM tools and data insights.
Prepare and deliver proposals tenders and commercial presentations.
Collaborate closely with operations and implementation teams to ensure smooth customer onboarding and service excellence.
Analyse market trends competitor activity and industry developments to guide business strategy.
Support company objectives through teamwork cross-selling and knowledge sharing.
About You
Proven track record in sales or business development ideally within logistics supply chain or a related sector.
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and close new business opportunities.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with a customer-first approach.
Confident in building relationships and managing stakeholders at all levels.
Results-driven proactive and able to work independently to achieve targets.
Experience managing CRM systems and maintaining structured sales pipelines.
Good time and territory management skills with a focus on balancing acquisition and retention.
Full clean drivers licence and willingness to travel as required.
What can we offer you
Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement from your start which increases with length of service.
Salary Sacrifice Cycle Scheme
Employee counselling for support with physical and mental wellbeing
Company Pension which when a member of also provides access to Life Cover and Critical Illness cover
Next Steps
If this sounds like the next step for you please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay!
At DSV we celebrate the diversity of our workforce and are committed to further enhancing it. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all genders ages abilities nationalities religions and sexual orientations.
Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years worth of referencing and background checks.
We do not accept CV details from Recruitment Agencies unless DSV have engaged directly regarding the role requirements beforehand.
DSV Global transport and logistics
Working at DSV means playing in a different league.
As a global leader in transport and logistics we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Lets grow together as we continue to innovate digitalise and build on our achievements.
With close to 160000 colleagues in over 90 countries we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.
At DSV performance is in our DNA. We dont just work we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players accountability and action. We value inclusivity embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company this is the place to be.
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