Business Development Manager - Warehousing Solutions

Rhenus Group

$70K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years in business development or sales in logistics
  • Proven track record in selling warehousing and supply chain solutions
  • Solid understanding of warehouse operations and inventory management
  • Experience managing complex sales cycles and strategic customer relationships
  • Ability to negotiate commercial agreements and meet sales targets
  • Consultative selling and presentation skills
  • Familiarity with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

  • Identify and secure new warehousing and logistics opportunities
  • Build relationships with key decision-makers in customer organizations
  • Develop customized warehousing solutions based on customer needs
  • Collaborate with internal teams to create competitive proposals
  • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to account handoff
  • Execute strategic sales plans to drive revenue growth and customer retention
  • Monitor market trends and assess new business opportunities

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative team environment
  • Access to professional development and training programs
  • Ability to engage in networking events and build industry presence
  • Potential for career advancement within a growing organization
Full Job Description
What You Can Expect:

  • Identify, develop, and secure new warehousing and contract logistics opportunities within the assigned territory and target market.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers across prospective and existing customer organizations.
  • Develop a strong understanding of each customer's supply chain, operational challenges, and growth objectives to position tailored warehousing solutions.
  • Partner with Solution Design, Operations, and Engineering teams to develop competitive proposals, pricing strategies, and customer presentations.
  • Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and qualification through negotiation, implementation, and account handoff.
  • Execute strategic sales plans that support revenue growth, profitability, and long-term customer retention.
  • Maintain an active sales pipeline and accurately manage opportunities using CRM tools.
  • Conduct customer visits, facility tours, and business reviews to strengthen relationships and identify opportunities for expansion.
  • Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and emerging customer needs to identify new business opportunities.
  • Assess the commercial viability and strategic value of new opportunities while managing business risks appropriately.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless customer experience throughout implementation and ongoing operations.
  • Represent Rhenus at industry events, networking functions, and customer meetings to strengthen market presence and generate new business.


What You Bring:

  • Minimum 5 years of business development or sales experience within contract logistics, warehousing solutions, or third-party logistics (3PL).
  • Demonstrated success selling warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, or integrated supply chain solutions.
  • Strong understanding of warehouse operations, contract logistics, inventory management, and value-added services.
  • Experience developing strategic customer relationships and managing complex sales cycles.
  • Proven ability to identify opportunities, negotiate commercial agreements, and consistently achieve or exceed sales targets.
  • Strong consultative selling, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to understand customer supply chain challenges and recommend value-added solutions.
  • Experience working collaboratively with operations, engineering, pricing, and implementation teams.
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong negotiation, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of freight forwarding, transportation, and integrated supply chain services is considered a strong asset.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Located within the assigned sales territory with the ability to travel regularly to customer sites.
  • Fluent in English, both written and verbal; additional languages are an asset.

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