Business Development Contract Logistics

Business Development Manager – Contract Logistics

Benelux Region
Package: Up to €110k

I’m working with a major international logistics group that is continuing to invest in the growth of its Contract Logistics division across Europe.

As part of this expansion, they are looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager for the Benelux market who can build a strong pipeline, open new customer relationships and convert complex logistics opportunities into profitable new business.

This is a genuine new-business role for someone who enjoys creating opportunities, developing senior customer relationships and owning the commercial process from initial engagement through to negotiation and close.

The Opportunity

You will take responsibility for developing Contract Logistics business across the Benelux region, working closely with senior commercial leadership and internal Solution Design, Operations, Pricing and Finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new Contract Logistics opportunities across Benelux
• Build relationships with key decision-makers within target accounts
• Develop and manage a strong personal sales pipeline
• Understand customer supply-chain challenges and operational requirements
• Work with Solution Design, Operations, Pricing and Finance to create commercially viable solutions
• Lead customer meetings, presentations and proposals
• Own opportunities throughout the full sales cycle
• Support commercial negotiations and contract discussions
• Develop market intelligence and identify future growth opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Business Development background within Contract Logistics, Supply Chain or complex logistics solutions
• Ideally 8-12+ years of relevant commercial experience
• Clear evidence of winning new customers and generating new business
• Genuine hunter mentality – this is not primarily an account management role
• Strong understanding of warehousing, distribution and Contract Logistics
• Existing customer relationships across the Benelux market
• Experience within Automotive, Fashion, Industrial, Consumer / Retail or High-Tech would be highly advantageous
• Strong pipeline management, opportunity qualification and negotiation skills
• Comfortable managing complex and longer sales cycles
• Willingness to travel across the region

The Person

You’ll be commercially driven, proactive and confident opening doors with new customers.

This role would suit someone who has already built a strong reputation within Benelux Contract Logistics sales and wants to join an ambitious international organisation with genuine scope for further progression.

If you have a proven track record of winning significant Contract Logistics business across Benelux, I’d be very interested in speaking with you.

Contact Jamie at WR Logistics for a confidential discussion.

WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy