Senior Business Development Manager

Job Req Number: 102895 Time Type: Full Time At DSV we're building the world’s leading logistics and transport network. With this exciting growth comes opportunity — and we’re looking for new talent to join us. Role: Senior Business Development Manager Location: Purfleet with travel across the South as required We are seeking an experienced, proven sales professional to join our Road Freight Division. Based out of Purfleet and managing the South East patch the successful candidate will focus on winning new business and strengthening our market position. What will you be doing? To win new business and work to agreed budget targets in line with the company growth strategy. To strengthen market position by locating, developing, defining, promoting, negotiating, and securing new business by closing the sale. Develop and maintain DSV Road services to existing and potential clients ensuring a profitable return for the company. About You Proven commercial sales experience with a focus in international groupage services or UK domestic distribution. Excellent understanding of the international groupage market or UK domestic distribution. Strong business development skills alongside relationship building skills. Self-starter, able to think quickly, plan and act independently A result orientated, hardworking, self- starter who has a good understanding of the industry with strong closing skills. Excellent interpersonal & administration skills with accurate pipeline forecasting. Ability to communicate at all levels within the business, good persuasive, and negotiation skills. 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 160,000, 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. Next Steps If this sounds like the next step for you, please follow the links and apply with your CV without delay 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. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements. With close to 160,000 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 don’t 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. Start here. Go anywhere Visit dsv.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook .