Are you a passionate logistics fan and a self-starter who sees opportunities around every corner? Then you have a unique opportunity to develop the automotive business within DFDS.

As part of the DFDS Group’s continued growth and development strategy, a new organization has been formed to secure more focus on selected industries. Business Unit Automotive is one of the largest industries within DFDS and the BU has high ambitions on growth and is now forming a core strategy team to execute our go-to-market plan.

The strategy team, that you will be a part of, will be working with Strategy, Sales Management, Business Development and Key Account Management covering a broad range of expertise to drive the business forward and support our customers and colleagues in the DFDS Group in Europe.

About the role

In the position as Business Development Manager, you will develop, both professionally and personally. The position will be critical for the business, and you will have the possibility to create and form your own role to a high extent while being part of a growing and dynamic company.

As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for developing the business within the automotive segment in Europe. In line with the business strategy and defined targets, your focus will be on identifying new business opportunities for a wide range of customers, from key accounts to prospect customers. You will also build long-lasting competence and develop service offerings within the group, all in a collaborative way.

Since you will be working with OEMs and suppliers in Europe, travelling will be required.

Who are you?

We think that you have several years’ experience from similar roles within logistics and supply chain in the wide context of the automotive industry. Experience within contract logistics is an advantage. To become successful in the role you should also have a commercial background and a proven, successful, sales track record for delivering excellent sales results to automotive customers.

We are looking for a person with a strong personal drive and ability to create trustful relationships. An entrepreneurial spirit and opportunity driven person that is good at establishing customer relationships will have great chance to succeed in this role.

You are preferably located in the Gothenburg area. You will report to Franz Goller, Business Development Director, Automotive, located in Gothenburg, Sweden. English is a prerequisite, and we expect you to have a university degree in a relevant field.

Apply now!

If you want to join us, please register, and send in your application as soon as possible but no later than 30^th of Sept 2021. Active recruitment, interviews will be held throughout the application period. If you have questions about the position please contact Franz Goller, Business Development Director, Automotive, at frgol@dfds.com. All applications will be treated in confidence and in accordance to GDPR