Business Development Manager
At a glance
Mid-level Business Development role at Rhe (R1111). Dublin · full-time.
Pay not stated
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Find, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities through to a completed sale
- Build proposals, tenders, reports, and presentations while approving customer-specific rates
- Assess client needs, recommend freight solutions, and deliver against product and monthly targets
- Maintain client relationships through service, enquiries, after-sales support, and regular follow-up
- Coordinate with operations, manage internal administration, and track freight products and competing services
What you bring
- At least five years of experience working in the freight industry
- A track record of creating sales opportunities and converting them into closed deals
- Strong negotiation, client-facing, communication, time management, and pressure-handling skills
- Confidence working with senior management or board-level contacts, plus strong organisation and detail focus
- Above-average Microsoft Excel ability and fluent written and spoken English
Who this fits
This role suits a freight business developer who can win new accounts while retaining existing client relationships. You’ll need to work comfortably with senior stakeholders, operations teams, and customer enquiries. The position is based in Dublin, Ireland.
From the employer
What You Can Expect:
Development of new business
Focus on development of New Business Revenue growth through prospecting, qualifying and closing the deal.
Prepare tenders, reports, presentations, Approve rates for types of customers.
Generate and follow up on qualified leads in line with company specific requirements
Analyse clients’ needs and propose Rhenus specific solutions and close the deal
Ensure consistent achievement of all relevant product/monthly targets.
Manage all relevant internal administrative processes
Service Excellence
Manage and retain client relationships on all levels and provide a professional service including of after- sales service, client enquiries and regular follow ups
Ensure effective and ongoing communication between the Operations Teams and customer
Product Knowledge
Ensure understanding of various freight products
Keep abreast of competition services and Markets
What You Bring:
Minimum of 5 years working experience within the freight industry
Excellent client orientation
Excellent negotiation skills
The ability to generate sales leads and close deals
Communication skills
Time management skills
Ability to work under pressure
The ability to operate within senior management/board level
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Above average capability in Microsoft Excel
Strong command of English – written and spoken
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