Business Development Manager (Logistics)

Location: Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Company

JD Logistics, part of hirify.global, provides technology-driven supply chain and logistics solutions, including automated warehousing, international transportation, fulfillment, delivery, cold chain, and cross-border operations.

What you will do

• Lead new customer acquisition across the European market and build a strong customer pipeline through outreach, industry events, customer visits, and professional networking.
• Identify customer needs and sell integrated logistics solutions covering freight, warehousing, B2B/B2C and e-commerce fulfillment, line-haul and last-mile delivery, returns, oversized logistics, automation, and supply chain services.
• Develop customized logistics solutions and commercial proposals with Operations, Product, and Solution teams.
• Manage key accounts and complex logistics projects from opportunity development through implementation and service delivery.
• Lead RFQ, RFP, and tender processes, including requirements analysis, solution design, pricing, proposal development, commercial negotiation, and contract signing.
• Monitor European market trends, competitors, and target sectors to identify growth opportunities and expand existing customer accounts.

Requirements

• Experience developing customer pipelines and acquiring new business across the European market.
• Ability to identify customer requirements across warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, distribution, and supply chain management.
• Experience selling or developing integrated logistics solutions and commercial proposals.
• Ability to manage key accounts and complex projects across the full sales cycle.
• Experience with RFQ, RFP, or tender processes, including requirements analysis, pricing, proposal development, and commercial negotiation.
• Ability to coordinate with Operations, Finance, Legal, Product, and Solution teams.
• Knowledge of European e-commerce, retail, consumer electronics, automotive, furniture, fashion, or industrial manufacturing markets.
• Ability to conduct market and competitor analysis and build industry networks across Europe.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
• Work in a technology-driven global supply chain and logistics environment.
• Exposure to smart warehousing, autonomous delivery, international transportation, and cross-border logistics.
• Collaborative, ownership-oriented, fast-paced, and dynamic working environment.
• Competitive salary, supportive culture, and opportunities to grow skills through meaningful business challenges.
• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunity.