Senior Business Development Manager- Retail & Consumer

Job Req Number: 121580
Time Type: Full Time

Senior Business Development Consumer & Retail

Mercia Park (DE12) with travel as required acorss the UK

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At DSV we move goods data and decisions across the world. When customers depend on reliability supply chain expertise and operational excellence we deliver. As one of the worlds leading transport and logistics companies we give our people the opportunity to make a real impact on global supply chains while building rewarding careers across borders and functions.

We are looking for a commercially driven and strategic Senior Business Development Manager Consumer & Retail to help shape the future growth of our Contract Logistics business. This is an opportunity to play a key role in expanding DSVs presence across the Consumer & Retail sector by winning major new business opportunities and building long-term customer partnerships.

You will be responsible for delivering profitable new business growth across the Consumer & Retail sector. You will identify develop and convert strategic sales opportunities while positioning DSV as a trusted supply chain partner for some of the markets most recognised closely with Operations Solutions Design Finance IT and Implementation teams you will lead complex sales opportunities from initial customer engagement through to contract award and implementation handover.

What will you be doing

Delivering agreed revenue and profitability targets within the Consumer & Retail sector.
Developing and executing targeted business development strategies aligned to DSVs commercial objectives.
Building managing and maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities.
Developing relationships with senior decision-makers across Retail Consumer Goods FMCG Fashion Lifestyle and E-Commerce organisations.
Leading customer engagement opportunity qualification solution development tender management and contract negotiations.
Managing strategic opportunities from prospect identification through to implementation handover.
Coordinating tender responses RFIs RFPs and commercial submissions.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop compelling customer solutions
Representing DSV at industry events conferences and customer forums.
Maintaining accurate pipeline and opportunity reporting through CRM systems.

What Success Looks Like
Within your first year you will:

Build a qualified pipeline capable of delivering ambitious growth targets.
Convert strategic opportunities into profitable long-term customer partnerships.
Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders across target accounts.
Strengthen DSVs position as a preferred Contract Logistics partner within the Consumer & Retail sector.

What Were Looking For

You are a commercially focused business development leader with a proven ability to win complex logistics and supply chain opportunities.
Youll bring:

A successful track record in business development contract logistics or supply chain solutions sales.
Demonstrated success in securing significant new business contracts within Consumer & Retail markets.
Experience leading complex tenders RFIs and RFPs.
Strong commercial awareness and financial acumen.
Excellent negotiation influencing and stakeholder management skills.
A consultative and customer-focused sales approach.
Strong presentation and communication skills including engagement with Director and C-Suite stakeholders.
The ability to navigate and influence within a matrix organisation.
Graduate-level education or equivalent industry experience.

Why DSV

Joining DSV means becoming part of a global organisation where ambition is encouraged development is supported and success is shared.

Your expertise will help shape customer supply chains drive business growth and strengthen DSVs position as a leading logistics partner.

What we offer

Competitive Salary Package and an opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company with a team of 160000 operating in over 90 countries.
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.

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Your work matters. Your contribution counts. And wherever you play your role the world moves with you.

Ready to make an impact

Apply today with your updated CV and help shape the future of Consumer & Retail logistics with DSV.

Please be aware that all successful candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks and certain sites require 5-years worth of referencing and criminal record 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 150000 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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