Job ID: 5296 | Work Model: Full-Time | Contract Type: Permanent | Job Category: Sales / Key Account Management
Logistics is people business – this guiding principle makes it clear that employees are the key factor to DACHSER's corporate success. Founded in 1930, our family-owned company is now one of the world's leading logistic providers. We provide intelligent logistic solutions worldwide. Together, we pursue the mission of creating the world's most intelligent combination and integration of logistic network competencies, thus optimizing our customers' logistics.
Are you looking for a job with prospects in a stable and future-oriented company? Then apply at DACHSER and drive the logistics of the future forward with us.
Business Development Manager - Field Based
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30-17:30
Location: Field Based
Ready to Own Your Territory and Drive Growth?
As a top 15 global logistics provider, we deliver over 83 million shipments through own network of 300 strategically placed European branches annually. We're powered by innovation, driven by ambition, and built on a family-owned foundation that values every voice. This is your opportunity to join a high-performance team where your ideas matter, your drive is rewarded, and your career can thrive.
What's in It for You?
* Competitive salary + performance incentives
* Car
* Competitive pension
* Life assurance
* Private Healthcare
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee assistance programme
* Exclusive discounts platform
* A culture that backs bold moves and celebrates success
Your Mission:
As a Business Development Manager, you'll be the driving force behind new business wins and strategic growth. You'll own your portfolio, build powerful networks, and shape the future of DACHSER's market presence.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Hunting for new business and expanding existing accounts
* Building strategic partnerships with key players, associations, and influencers
* Creating and executing sales strategies that deliver results
* Forecasting trends and identifying growth Opportunities
* Sharing insights and driving knowledge across the business
* Analysing competitors and market dynamics
Who You Are:
You're a natural hunter and closer with a sharp commercial mindset and a hunger for growth. Whether you're an experienced BDM or a rising star ready to step up, you'll bring energy, resilience, and a strategic edge.
You'll thrive by having:
* A strong grasp of business impact and financial drivers
* Confidence to engage and influence at all levels
* Clear, compelling communication skills-written and verbal
* Active listening to uncover real customer needs
* Resilience under pressure and a results-driven mindset
* Solid understanding of sales techniques and tools
* Presentation and negotiation skills that win deals
* Time management mastery to juggle priorities
* Comfort with MS Office (especially PowerPoint & Excel)
* 2+ years in a sales environment (B2B preferred)
* Bonus: Project management experience
Ready to Make Your Mark?
Whether you're an experienced BDM or a high-performing Sales Executive ready for the next challenge, DACHSER offers the platform, support, and freedom to grow your career
Benefits
* Modern, hybrid working environment and flexible working hours (flexitime, time account)
* My DACHSER Benefits: A flexible range of benefits that allows you to choose the option that best suits your needs.
* Sustainably growing, family-owned business with diverse tasks in an industry of the future
* Comprehensive onboarding program and career planning (DACHSER Academy)
* Fitness and sports offers and occupational health management program
* Multiple discounts on leisure activities, events and online shops through our corporate benefits platform
* Company bike
Georgia Langley
Consultant HR
Rochdale, Rochdale Logistics Centre, DACHSER Ltd.
At DACHSER, all people are welcome. Diversity and equal opportunities are an integral part of our corporate culture. We see the uniqueness of each individual, and thus the diversity of our teams, as the driving force behind our daily work and innovations – because: Logistics is People Business. We look forward to meeting you.