Business Development Manager

Join our team as a Business Development Manager!

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our Contract Logistics team in Ireland. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and closing new business opportunities, developing strong client relationships, and managing a small portfolio of existing customers. If you enjoy building connections, winning new business, and driving growth, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:30

What will you be doing?

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving business growth by:

• Winning new business – identifying, engaging, and converting qualified leads into long-term customers.

• Building strong relationships – hosting sales meetings, networking, and applying value-based selling methods to secure new partnerships.

• Managing accounts – developing and growing a smaller portfolio of existing customers while ensuring their satisfaction.

• Maximising opportunities – using CRM tools and market insights to prioritise prospects and manage a healthy sales pipeline.

• Collaborating with colleagues – sharing customer insights, supporting smooth onboarding, and working closely with operations to deliver excellent service.

About you

We are looking for someone who is driven, results-focused, and passionate about building strong customer relationships. You will bring:

• Proven experience in sales/business development, ideally within logistics or a related sector.

• Strong prospecting, negotiation, and closing skills with the ability to generate interest and overcome objections.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a customer-first mindset.

• Good time and territory management, able to balance new business acquisition with account management.

• Proficiency in using CRM systems and managing a structured sales pipeline.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package and benefits.

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement from your start, increasing with service.

• Company pension (with access to life cover and critical illness cover).

• Cycle-to-Work scheme.

• Eyecare scheme and wellbeing support through Abate counselling.

• A chance to be part of a global organisation with strong values and ambitious sustainability targets.

Next Steps

Interested in joining our dynamic team? Apply now by following the links and attaching your CV as soon as possible. Please note that we may begin reviewing applications before the job advert expires. 

At DB Schenker, we celebrate the diversity of our workforce and are committed to further enhancing it. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, abilities, nationalities, religions, and sexual orientations. Please be aware that candidates will undergo necessary right-to-work checks for Ireland, a 5-year referencing process.

This role is currently part of DB SCHENKER, which is in the process of  integrating with DSV. As part of this transformation, you’ll be contributing to the future of the world’s largest global logistics company.