Business Development Manager

As a Business Development Manager, you are the driving force behind expanding the client base in the logistics sector, with a focus on warehousing. You develop business relationships and leverage market growth opportunities.

Your tasks:

• Active prospecting & client acquisition: Search and identify new market opportunities to expand the client base.
• Relationship management & client visits: Build long-term relationships and present tailor-made warehouse solutions.
• Contract negotiations & custom solutions: Collaborate with colleagues to develop solutions for clients and negotiate contracts.
• Market monitoring: Follow trends and competition to quickly identify and respond to opportunities and changes in customer needs.
• Achieve sales targets: Work result-oriented and report your progress to the Commercial Director.
• Company ambassador: Represent the company at trade fairs and events, expand our network, and promote our services.

For this vacancy, we are looking for the following profile:

• Minimum 5 years of commercial experience in the logistics sector.
• In-depth knowledge of warehousing and some affinity with transport and the maritime sector.
• Experience with warehouse automation is a big plus.
• You are results-oriented, proactive, and a true team player.
• Fluent communication in Dutch and English (French is a plus).
• Ideally, you live between Antwerp and Ghent and are willing to travel regularly.

The following offer awaits you when you start as a Business Development Manager:

• Meal vouchers of €8 per working day.
• Eco vouchers of €250 per year.
• Laptop & Mobile phone (including subscription).
• Hospitalization and group insurance.
• Company car.
• 38-hour work week with 6 ADV days per year.
• 4 extra sectoral leave days.
• An additional day off per 5 years of seniority.

This company is a customer-oriented supplier, valued for its superior quality and high-quality service. The pursuit of perfection is at the core of the company culture through 'Passion for perfection!'