Business Development Director, Consumer

Location: Sevenum

Business Development Director, Consumer
As Business Development Director, Consumer, you will play a key role in the global growth of our Contract Logistics business. You will build long‑term relationships with international customers, develop new commercial opportunities and drive the continued growth of our Consumer Vertical, with a particular focus on Fashion and omnichannel supply chain solutions.

Responsibilities
As part of the global Consumer Vertical, you will be responsible for delivering strategic growth across our Contract Logistics business. You will lead complex commercial projects from initial customer engagement through to contract negotiation and successful implementation. Acting as the link between Sales, Solution Design and Operations, you will manage international tender and RFQ processes at both regional and global level.

developing and maintaining executive‑level relationships with leading international customers within the Consumer sector, focused on securing new business and expanding existing partnerships;

leading complex commercial programmes, including tenders, RFQ processes and implementation projects, while acting as the key link between Sales, Solution Design and Operations at both regional and global level;

translating the global Consumer strategy into targeted business development initiatives, with a specific focus on growing the Fashion sub‑vertical and further developing our omnichannel proposition;

identifying new market opportunities, optimising the commercial pipeline and developing innovative logistics services and solutions that support sustainable growth;

leading the Consumer Business Development team and working closely with regional CCOs, Consumer Leads and Global Account Directors to achieve the strategic growth objectives of the Consumer Vertical.

Your team plays an important role in DSV’s global growth strategy within the Consumer sector. Working closely with international commercial leaders and strategic account teams, you will drive business development initiatives that support the continued expansion of our global Contract Logistics activities.

Qualifications

a Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline;

a minimum of 10 years’ experience within the Consumer sector and/or the logistics industry, combined with a proven track record in business development and commercial growth;

at least 5 years’ experience in a customer‑facing leadership role, with responsibility for strategic accounts and the successful development of long‑term senior stakeholder relationships;

proven success in leading large‑scale business development, tender and transformation projects, with demonstrated results in winning new business and expanding existing customer portfolios;

excellent communication and intercultural skills, a strong affinity with Fashion and omnichannel logistics, in‑depth knowledge of warehousing and supply chain trends, and the flexibility to travel internationally within a dynamic global organisation.

Benefits

a salary aligned with your knowledge and experience, supplemented by a 5% annual gratuity paid in November and a performance‑related bonus;

a company car, mobile phone and laptop;

24 days of annual leave, 4 additional reduction of working hours (ADV) days and 8% holiday allowance;

an attractive pension scheme, partly employer‑funded, with a personal contribution of 5%;

access to knowledge and development opportunities through our DSV Academy, enabling you to grow and shape your career path.

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