Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

CEVA Logistics is a leading international logistics service provider. In the Benelux region, we have more than 50 locations spread over 30 sites, where over 11,000 colleagues contribute daily to our success.

YOUR ROLE: You are a driven hunter with a keen eye for opportunities in road and rail logistics. As a Business Development Manager, you play a key role in expanding our market position in the Benelux by building strategic customer relationships, developing innovative logistics solutions, and securing profitable contracts. With a focus on margin maintenance, you work closely with internal teams to achieve sustainable growth. Our team currently has 2 Business Development Managers, but we are growing to 4. You will fill a crucial gap and contribute directly to our ambitious growth targets.

WHERE WILL YOU WORK? You will work at Ground & Rail Benelux, part of CMA CGM Group, a global leader in logistics and supply chain management. With a focus on innovation and customer orientation, we offer complete solutions in Road Transport, Rail Transport, and Contract Logistics. In the Benelux, we operate from our Control Tower, where you will play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable and efficient logistics.

WHAT WILL YOU DO? Proactively identify, approach, and close road and rail transport opportunities through an advisory sales approach. Conduct strategic account planning and targeted prospecting to create a strong sales pipeline. Prepare compelling commercial proposals and tender/RFP responses. Close contracts with senior decision-makers and manage request/tender processes from start to implementation. Consult closely with Operations, Finance, Pricing, Legal, and IT to ensure realistic, scalable solutions. Manage your own customer portfolio with a focus on margin optimization and cross-selling opportunities. Accurately record sales activities in our systems.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Demonstrable success experience in road and rail logistics (mandatory). Strong business acumen, negotiation skills, and problem-solving abilities. Existing customer network in the logistics sector (Benelux). Excellent communication and presentation skills (NL + EN required). MS Office (especially PowerPoint at an advanced level). Willingness to travel nationally. Self-driven hunter with a resilient, results-oriented attitude. Knowledge of local laws and regulations (e.g., CMR, trade compliance). Experience with data analysis to spot market trends and opportunities. Advanced PowerPoint skills for visually appealing proposals.

WHAT DO WE OFFER YOU? At CEVA Logistics, you will have ample opportunities to develop your career in a dynamic environment. Our core values of Exemplarity, Imagination, Boldness, and Excellence are central to everything we do. We encourage you to express your creativity, take bold steps, and always strive for the best results. In addition, as a Business Development Manager, you will receive the following:

• A gross monthly salary between € 6,000 and € 8,000 and 8% holiday pay (scaling depending on your experience and education level)
• 28 vacation days and additional age-related leave days (if applicable)
• A company lease car
• A bonus scheme based on achieved sales results
• Flexible working hours, you are the master of your own schedule and have the possibility to work from home
• The chance to develop yourself through courses and training via the CEVA Academy, which can be the first step of a broad career path within our organization
• A challenging workplace at the no. 3 logistics service provider in the Netherlands!

HOW TO BECOME OUR COLLEAGUE? Apply directly via the button or for more information contact Mariska Fleuren, Team Lead Corporate Recruitment. You can call or WhatsApp at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Applications can only be submitted via our website. Applications via email or WhatsApp are not considered due to privacy reasons. We look forward to welcoming you to CEVA Logistics for a challenging career!