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Business Development Manager

DACHSER SE
Greater Manchester
3 weeks ago
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Job ID: 4532 | Work Model: Full-Time | Contract Type: Permanent | Job Category: Sales / Key Account Management

Why Join DACHSER?

At DACHSER, we’re a global family powering over 83 million shipments every year—from fashion to life-saving medical supplies. Ranked among the world’s top logistics providers, we don’t just move goods—we keep the world connected.

What really sets us apart? Our people. Here, your ideas matter, your energy fuels success, and you’ll be part of a fast-paced, supportive team that’s shaping the future of logistics.

Responsibilities:
  • Management and development of a defined customer portfolio
  • Establishment and expansion of the strategic network with partners, associations, and other players
  • Design and implementation of new strategies in marketing and sales
  • Making forecasts of future trends and developments
  • Knowledge transfer to the organization
  • Monitoring and reporting
  • Market and competitor analysis
  • Presence at trade fairs and conferences
The ideal candidate will have:
  • Commercial & financial acumen
  • influence and impact people across all levels in the Organisation.
  • Effective communicator with individuals in all functions within the business written and oral
  • Active listening skills
  • Ability to manage teams
  • Able to work under pressure where needed.
  • Demonstrated sales success and knowledge of sales concepts, methods and techniques.
  • Demonstrated success in developing sales plans, analysing profitability of prospects, and the ability to understand the competitive influences and risks associated with individual accounts.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to persuade, influence, negotiate and make formal presentations in meetings and training environments.
  • Good time management techniques
  • Able to use MS office, PowerPoint, Excel and other PC applications.
  • Proven “business-to-business” sales experience in the Freight Forwarding or Logistics industry
  • Minimum of 2 years within a sales role
  • Project Management skills and experience

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Benefits That Support You

At DACHSER, we believe in taking care of our people — inside and outside of work. Here’s what you can enjoy as part of our team:

  • Free Car Parking hassle-free parking every day, so your commute is stress-free.
  • Life Assurance Death in Service benefit to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
  • Employee Assistance Programme confidential support to help you manage any personal challenges affecting your wellbeing and work.
  • Employee Discounts from day one, access exclusive deals on holidays, fashion, supermarkets, gyms, insurance, and more.
  • Pension Plan a flexible, tax-efficient pension scheme where you decide your contribution level, helping you plan.
  • Health Perks free eye tests and money-off vouchers to keep you feeling your best.
  • Internal Referral Fees know someone perfect for the team? Earn rewards by referring great talent.
  • Long Service Awards we celebrate and reward your loyalty and commitment over time.

Join Our Inclusive Family

At DACHSER, everyone is welcome. Diversity and equal opportunities are at the heart of who we are. We value the unique qualities each person brings, believing that diverse teams drive innovation and success. Because for us, logistics is a people business — and we can’t wait to meet you.

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