Business Development Manager - Growth and Acquisition

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?
 

YOUR ROLE

Would you like to identify, qualify and close new opportunities for selling CEVA’s Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) capabilities to customers and prospects?
If so, join our CEVA team as a Business Development Manager – Growth and Acquisition and play a key role in developing a fast-growing business within CEVA Logistics.
This position offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of an expanding market, where you will actively contribute to shaping CEVA’s Car as a Customer strategy in the region. With full ownership of your sales pipeline, you will engage key decision-makers, drive revenue growth, and build a profitable, long-term client portfolio. You will also gain valuable exposure to regional and global business development strategies, positioning yourself as a key player in CEVA’s future growth.
Ideally, you are based in the South or Center of the Netherlands and are willing to travel to meet customers and expand your network.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
Your Key Missions: Drive Growth & Expand Market Presence

    Hunting & Prospecting New Clients (New Leads)
Identify, qualify, and convert high-potential leads by actively prospecting new clients and expanding business opportunities within the Car as a Customer product segment.
Define and manage a structured target customer list within your geographical scope, ensuring a sharp focus on high-value accounts with strong growth potential.
Own and optimize the sales pipeline, ensuring that opportunity qualification aligns with product strategy and business priorities, while keeping sales activities fully aligned with growth targets.
    Developing & Expanding the Network
Establish and nurture strategic relationships with key industry players and decision-makers, leveraging your network to accelerate market penetration and secure long-term partnerships.
Ensure seamless coordination with BD teams (local, regional, and global) to align on target accounts, qualify opportunities effectively, and maintain a structured approach to business development.
Monitor industry trends, competitor strategies, and customer expectations to anticipate market shifts, refine your sales approach, and position the company ahead of the competition.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

•    You have a bachelor’s degree in logistics, business, sales, or an equivalent field.
•    You have a very good command of both Dutch and English (mandatory), and French is a plus, with strong overall communication skills.
•    You are a natural hunter, driven by the challenge of identifying and securing new business opportunities.
•    You demonstrate strong adaptability and active listening skills, allowing you to tailor your approach to different clients and market conditions.
•    You have an entrepreneurial mindset, taking ownership of your market, seizing opportunities, and driving growth with a proactive approach. 

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

•    You receive an attractive salary package including company car, participation to the pension of "Pensioenfonds Vervoer"
•    You are eligible to receive a sales bonus
•    Interesting, quite independent and flexible job in a global organization with multiple development opportunities
•    You are part of the CEVA Academy for training opportunities. With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey.
•    We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together. We celebrate our successes together.
 
It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you'd like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let's work together to help you find your new role.

As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. #LI-SR1