Business Development Manager (f/m/d)

at  Bergen Logistics

We keep moving! Our success depends on our ability to think in new ways, to explore the unfamiliar and to realize the unusual. That’s why we are looking for people who also want to try out a different perspective from time to time in order to come up with ingenious solutions.
Bergen Logistics is a leading provider of logistics services, including value-added warehousing, omnichannel distribution, wholesale, e-commerce and drop-ship fulfillment in the better-to-luxury industry. With more than 175,000 square meters of global warehouse space strategically located in and around key global hot spots, we specialize in serving the apparel, footwear and accessories industry with complex supply chains across multiple channels, including wholesalers, major retailers, direct to consumers and stores. We are growing rapidly around the globe and are looking for people who share a passion for our mission and are authentically engaged with their work. Would you like to grow with us?

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree such as business administration, logistics, or a comparable qualification
• Ideally, experience in a similar function and good specialist knowledge regarding logistics, supply chain management, or contract logistics
• Network for the development of potential new customers
• Preferably experience in the areas of business development and e-commerce and also with start-ups
• Knowledge of CRM systems
• Strong and proactive entrepreneurial thinking and acting, negotiation skills
• Convincing personality with very good communication skills and enjoy working in a team hands-on mentality, willingness to change and flexibility.

• Acquiring new customers for our contract logistics and expanding the brand in Germany
• Ensuring the optimal presentation of the company and the associated brand
• Actively monitor the relevant markets and analyze and define opportunities in the relevant market segment
• Developing a growth strategy and implementing it in the right channels with the right products at the right price
• Independently conducting contract negotiations, preparing offers and concluding contract logistics contracts
• Responsibility for and realization of sales and distribution targets
• Contact person for the support of new and existing customers and sustainable maintenance of regular customer contacts