Business Development Manager (m/f/d)

DSV - Global transport and logistics

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Business Development Manager (m/f/d)

For our Air & Sea business unit, we are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager (m/f/d) who passionately unlocks new business opportunities, secures sustainable growth, and actively develops our market position in Switzerland. Your place of work is flexible: in addition to our location in Glattbrugg, you can also work from Basel.

What we offer

At DSV, you will become part of a globally operating company that promotes ambition, innovation, and collaboration. We offer an inclusive working environment in which you can develop professionally and personally while simultaneously contributing to the success of our international customers. You can expect a dynamic global network that supports your development and gives you the opportunity to make a measurable contribution. Furthermore, we offer attractive remuneration, diverse career opportunities, and a corporate culture based on trust and performance.

Your Benefits*

• Financial security and additional benefits: Capital-forming benefits, company pension scheme, employee discounts, DSV Employee MasterCard (with a monthly net credit of up to 50 Euros), JobRad, anniversary payments
• Health promotion: Additional health insurance, computer workstation glasses, group accident insurance
• Comprehensive onboarding and team spirit: Individual onboarding is of high importance to us. With the support of a buddy, you will quickly get to know all relevant areas of responsibility and take on responsibility early on.
• Flexible work organization: Modern work equipment, transparent working time planning and time tracking, as well as the possibility of mobile working from home
• Continuous development: Practical onboarding, training, and individual development programs for your personal career path
• The benefits may vary depending on location or business unit.

Your Tasks

• Responsibility for business development activities in the Air & Sea area with a strong focus on active market development and the generation of new sales opportunities
• Identification, approach, and acquisition of new customers in Switzerland for the sustainable further development of the Air & Sea business
• Building and maintaining a resilient network with decision-makers, suppliers, and transport partners
• Close cooperation with the global DSV Sales Community to utilize synergies and best practices
• Partnership-based cooperation with the Air & Sea team in Switzerland as well as with internal contact persons from other DSV business units
• Support of tender processes as well as coordination of smooth customer onboarding in cooperation with the implementation teams
• Strong sales orientation and passion for new customer acquisition, combined with a strong entrepreneurial understanding

Your Profile

• At least 3 years of professional experience in sales or business development in the Air & Sea sector in Switzerland
• Demonstrable success in developing new business opportunities and acquiring new customers
• Sound knowledge of the Swiss logistics market and the local customer landscape
• Strong networking skills as well as excellent communication and negotiation strength
• Business fluent German and English skills (French or Italian are...)