Business Development Manager Outside Sales, South West

Role Overview

As a Business Development Manager, you will identify new customer potential, develop existing partnerships, and drive targeted growth forward for the South West region. Your focus is on the strategic expansion of our controlled business in Germany, especially in the areas of sea and air freight.

What You Will Do

Your tasks include proactively approaching potential new customers, developing existing customers, and driving targeted growth forward. You will also plan and conduct customer meetings, presentations, and negotiations independently, and keep an eye on the market, competition, and relevant trends.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We are looking for someone with several years of experience in outside sales or business development, ideally in sea and air freight logistics. You should be able to communicate confidently in German, negotiate confidently in English, and have a strong understanding of medium-sized customers’ needs.

Requirements

• Several years of experience in outside sales or business development
• Experience in sea and air freight logistics
• Strong understanding of medium-sized customers’ needs
• Ability to communicate confidently in German and negotiate confidently in English
• Knowledge of pricing, tender management, and structured sales processes
• Ability to build, maintain, and develop stable customer relationships
• Experience with pipeline and funnel management

Benefits

• Motivated, international team
• Stability and values of an innovative family business
• Collaboration on an equal footing
• Flexible working hours and mobile work
• Free drinks, snacks, and regular team events
• Modern company car for private use
• Attractive corporate benefits and further social benefits