
Business Development Manager, Outside Sales, East
SCHRYVER LOGISTICS
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Germany
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About the role
- As the Business Development Manager for the East region, you identify new business opportunities.
- You further develop existing partnerships and actively drive our growth.
- You proactively approach prospective new customers, focusing on our Ideal Customer Profile.
- You independently plan and conduct customer meetings, presentations and negotiations.
- You monitor the market, competitors and relevant trends, deriving smart sales initiatives.
- For rate requests, quotes and tenders you work closely with our product and pricing teams.
- You manage RFQs from A to Z – including preparation, follow-up and close coordination with Operations.
- You systematically track proposals and analyze post-mortems to continuously improve.
- You ensure clear communication between Sales, Product & Operations.
Requirements
- You have several years of experience in field sales or business development – ideally in sea and air freight logistics.
- You understand the needs of SME customers – and how to delight and retain them long-term.
- Pricing, tender management and structured sales processes are not foreign concepts to you, but part of your craft.
- You know how to build, maintain and develop stable customer relationships – with strategic vision and operational drive.
- Pipeline and funnel management? For you, of course – data-driven, focused and with clear goal tracking.
- Ideally, you know southwestern Germany like the back of your hand – from market structures to regional specifics.
- You communicate confidently in German, are business-fluent in English – and Spanish skills are a plus.
- MS Office is standard for you; TMS systems are preferably also familiar to you.
- You are a team player with a sense of responsibility, strong communication skills and a hands-on mentality.
- You think quickly, work in a structured way and tackle challenges with a clear “let’s do it” attitude.
- Even in complex situations you remain solution-oriented, composed – and focused on the goal.
Benefits
- Free drinks, snacks, and regular team events create a positive office atmosphere.
- A modern company car, available for private use, is provided.
- Attractive corporate benefits and additional social perks await you.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
field salesbusiness developmentpricing managementtender managementpipeline managementfunnel managementcustomer relationship managementsales processesdata-driven decision makingmarket analysis
Soft Skills
communication skillsteam playerresponsibilitystructured workproblem-solvingstrategic visionoperational drivecustomer retentionadaptabilitysolution-oriented