Business Development Director – Technology

DP World

Business Development Director driving growth for DP World's Technology vertical. Developing new business opportunities and strategic relationships in contract logistics across European markets.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRotterdam • 🇳🇱 NetherlandsLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development within Contract Logistics and the Technology sector, focusing on generating new opportunities, managing complex tenders, and maintaining strategic customer relationships. Proficient in negotiation, stakeholder management, and delivering scalable logistics solutions aligned with business objectives.

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Business Development ExperienceContract Logistics OperationsStakeholder ManagementNegotiation SkillsSupply Chain Solutions

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Hard Skills

Logistics OutsourcingSolution DesignRFQ ManagementContract NegotiationInventory ManagementTransportation ManagementFulfilment ServicesPipeline ManagementCommercial StrategyRevenue Growth

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingCommercial AcumenProblem SolvingTrust Advisor

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainLogisticsTechnology SectorWarehouse OutsourcingDistribution SolutionsValue-Added LogisticsProcurementOperationsExecutive LeadershipMarket Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a business development strategy to grow DP World's Contract Logistics business within the Technology vertical.
Generate new business opportunities by identifying customers seeking warehouse outsourcing, distribution solutions, fulfilment services, transportation management, and broader supply chain support.
Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers across supply chain, logistics, procurement, operations, and executive leadership teams.
Lead the end-to-end sales process, including opportunity qualification, solution development, pricing strategy, RFQ and tender responses, contract negotiations, and deal closure.
Partner with operations, engineering, solution design, finance, and other internal teams to develop scalable and commercially competitive contract logistics solutions.
Maintain a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities and deliver sustainable revenue growth aligned with business objectives.
Retain and grow strategic customer relationships by identifying opportunities to expand services, locations, and supply chain solutions across existing accounts.
Act as a trusted advisor to customers by understanding market trends, supply chain challenges, and business priorities within the Technology sector.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven business development or commercial leadership experience within Contract Logistics, Supply Chain Solutions, or Integrated Logistics services.
Established network and track record of developing business within the Technology sector, with the ability to generate opportunities through existing customer relationships and industry connections.
Demonstrated success winning and growing large-scale logistics outsourcing opportunities and achieving commercial growth targets.
Experience leading complex logistics tenders, RFQs, solution design processes, and contract negotiations involving multiple internal stakeholders.
Strong understanding of contract logistics operations, including warehousing, fulfilment, transportation, inventory management, and value-added logistics services.
Excellent commercial, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Professional fluency in English and willingness to travel across Europe as business needs require.

Benefits

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