Business Development Director

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

Business Development Director handling sales for DSV's logistics solutions. Focused on building relationships and managing stakeholder engagements in the supply chain sector.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timePort Reading • New Jersey, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a “trusted advisor” relationship with all relevant stakeholder’s internally and externally including decision makers.
Delivers results by leveraging the skills of the right people at the right time.
Develops personal sales strategy which ties into overall corporate goals.
Provides timely and accurate revenue and profitability forecasts.
Proactively identifies industry and economic trends that can impact DSV Solutions business.
Communicates sales plans and status to management.
Supports a world-class sales organization in the region within approved budgets and continually increasing personal ROI.
Keeps abreast of regional and industry developments.
Helps DSV capture mindshare by marketing/speaking at events.
Actively contributes to expanding company knowledge base.
Treats the client as the highest priority.
Balances the win for the client with the win for DSV Solutions.
Pro-actively participates in the processes of the company.
Actively uses and manages sales force automation IT.
Turns in reporting on time and complete.
Follows DSV defined processes.
Represents DSV in the community.
Acts in accordance with DSV's corporate governance and effective controls.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 to 5 years Contract Logistics experience
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have experience in building relationships and trust with clients.
Should be well versed in supply chain management.
Should be both sales and operationally inclined – can sell as well as deliver.
Should be familiar with solution selling concepts and methodologies.
Strong consultative selling skills - listening, attention to details, ability to probe and offer insight.
The ability to sell custom solutions.
Self-motivated and has a competitive drive.
Strong organization, communication and decision-making skills.
Must be a team player who leveraged the greater capability of the firm and willing to share best practices with team members.
The ability to quickly establish trust and build long-term executive level relationships with clients is absolutely critical to this position.
Aspires to be part of a world-class sales organization and thrives as part of a high performing team.
The ability to establish partnerships by selling at a higher level and avoid transactional business models.
Should be familiar with the local business etiquette and customs of the region.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Contract LogisticsSupply Chain ManagementSolution SellingCustom Solutions SalesRevenue Forecasting

Soft Skills

Strong Organization SkillsCommunication SkillsDecision-Making SkillsSelf-MotivatedTeam Player

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree