Business Development Manager – Contract Logistics

Role overview

DSV is expanding its logistics and transport network, and this Dublin-based role offers the chance to support that growth in Contract Logistics. As a Business Development Manager, you will focus on winning new work, strengthening a small group of existing accounts, and helping the business build long-term commercial success in Ireland.

The position is based in Dublin, Ireland, and follows a Monday to Friday schedule from 9:00 to 17:30.

What you will do

• Spot and pursue new business prospects in the Irish logistics market.
• Reach out to potential customers through networking, meetings, and consultative selling.
• Develop and retain a small portfolio of current client accounts.
• Strengthen customer relationships by understanding needs and tailoring solutions accordingly.
• Keep an organised sales pipeline updated in CRM systems, using data to guide activity.
• Create and present proposals, tenders, and commercial presentations.
• Work with operations and implementation teams to support smooth onboarding and high service standards.
• Review market movements, competitor activity, and industry trends to inform sales strategy.
• Contribute to team objectives through collaboration, cross-selling, and sharing knowledge.

What DSV is looking for

• A strong background in sales or business development, preferably in logistics, supply chain, or a similar sector.
• Commercial judgement with the ability to identify and close opportunities effectively.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, paired with a customer-focused mindset.
• Confidence in managing relationships and stakeholders at different levels.
• A proactive, target-driven approach and the ability to work independently.
• Experience using CRM platforms and maintaining a structured pipeline.
• Good planning and territory management skills, with the ability to balance new business and account retention.
• A full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel when needed.

Benefits and rewards

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to grow within a successful global company with around 160,000 employees across more than 90 countries.
• Enhanced annual leave from the start of employment, increasing with length of service.
• Salary sacrifice cycle scheme.
• Employee counselling support for physical and mental wellbeing.
• Company pension with access to life cover and critical illness cover for members.

Additional information

Job requisition number: 102827.

Employment type: full time.

Work pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:30.

Successful candidates will need to complete right-to-work checks. Some locations may also require five years of referencing and background checks.

Recruitment agencies should not submit CVs unless DSV has previously engaged them directly for this role.

DSV is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all genders, ages, abilities, nationalities, religions, and sexual orientations.

The company describes itself as a global transport and logistics leader focused on growth, innovation, digitalisation, collaboration, accountability, and action.