Business Development Manager

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

Business Development Manager securing project and Out of Gauge freight business for DSV’s global logistics network. Developing client solutions, quotations, tenders, and profitable sales pipelines.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeFeltham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project freight forwarding and Out of Gauge cargo, with a strong focus on achieving sales targets and developing client relationships. Proficient in managing sales reports and utilizing Microsoft Dynamics CRM for effective pipeline management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project Freight Forwarding ExperienceOut Of Gauge Cargo KnowledgeStrong Closing SkillsProficient In Microsoft Dynamics CRMExcellent Time Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Sales ReportingFreight Quotation CalculationPipeline ManagementMarket AnalysisProject Cargo Knowledge

Soft Skills

Persuasive CommunicationNegotiation SkillsResult-OrientedSelf-StarterAbility To Communicate At All Levels

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Right-To-Work ChecksFive Years’ Worth Of ReferencingCriminal Record Checks

Industry Keywords

DSV Air & Sea ServicesTransport SolutionsLogistics SolutionsCompetition AnalysisMarketplace Activity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Secure new business and work to agreed budget targets
Develop and maintain DSV Air & Sea services for existing and potential clients, ensuring a profitable return
Promote and develop DSV Air & Sea services within the United Kingdom, focusing on Projects and Out of Gauge Cargo
Promote DSV Air & Sea and Solutions services, offering clients “One DSV” transport and logistics solutions
Complete sales reports and manage pipeline reports in Microsoft Dynamics CRM according to company quality procedures
Calculate and submit freight quotations and tenders efficiently and follow up accordingly
Communicate and distribute successful quotations to the Projects team
Achieve agreed or given targets and deadlines
Liaise closely with Product Managers and Branch Managers
Provide statistics and analysis as required
Maintain knowledge of competition and marketplace activity and report trends or developments related to Project Cargo traffic

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience in a similar role, ideally in project freight forwarding or Out of Gauge cargo
Good understanding of the project forwarding industry
Strong closing skills
Result-oriented, hardworking, self-starter
Ability to communicate at all levels within the business
Good persuasive and negotiation skills
Excellent processing and time management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Successful candidates must undergo right-to-work checks
Certain sites require five years’ worth of referencing and criminal record checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary Package
Opportunity to be a part of and grow within a driven and successful company
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, including access to expert probate support