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Business Development Manager

DSV

Indianapolis, INFull-time$95–140K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$95–140K/yr
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Business Development Manager sells DSV transportation and logistics services to prospective clients, working with sales and other departments to meet customer requirements and revenue targets. The role develops sales strategies, builds client relationships, negotiates contracts and pricing, and manages the sales pipeline. The posting prefers a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of sales experience, preferably in transportation and logistics.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sales, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveNegotiation, nice to haveAnalytical Skills, nice to haveProblem-Solving, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveOrganizational Skills, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveMicrosoft Office Suite, nice to haveExcel, nice to havePowerPoint, nice to haveCRM Software, nice to haveSalesforce, nice to haveInternational Trade, nice to haveTrade Regulations, nice to haveFreight Forwarding, nice to haveCustoms Brokerage, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Related Field, nice to have5+ Years Sales Experience, requiredFluent English, required

Full job description

FRAUD ALERT: Please note that DSV will never request a chat interview or solicit funds from applicants or employees through its interviewing and hiring process. We do not require any form of payment and will not ask for personal financial information, such as credit card or bank account number. Our recruiters have an @dsv.com or @us.dsv.com email address. If you question the legitimacy of any DSV job posting, please reach out to [email protected].

DSV - Global transport and logistics In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers. Read more at www.dsv.com

Location: USA - Indianapolis, S. Hoffman Rd.

Division: Air & Sea Job Posting Title: Business Development Manager - 131896 Time Type: Full Time

Summary

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for selling the transportation and logistics services of DSV to prospective clients. They will work closely with the sales team and other departments to ensure that customer requirements are met, and revenue targets are achieved. The successful candidate should have strong sales skills and an in-depth knowledge of the transportation and logistics industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.

  • Identify and target potential customers, including cold-calling and prospecting.

  • Establish and maintain relationships with clients, including regular follow-up and meetings.

  • Collaborate with the operations team to ensure customer requirements are met.

  • Negotiate contracts and pricing with customers.

  • Manage the sales pipeline and update the CRM system with accurate and up-to-date information.

  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and provide feedback to the management team.

Educational background / Work experience

  • A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.

  • At least 5 years of experience in sales, preferably in the transportation and logistics industry.

Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.

  • Experience with CRM software, preferably Salesforce.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A proven track record of sales success in the transportation and logistics industry.

  • Familiarity with international trade and regulations.

  • Experience in freight forwarding or customs brokerage.

Language skills

  • Fluent in English (oral and written)

Computer Literacy

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with CRM software.

At Will Employment

  • DSV Air & Sea Inc. employees are hired for an undefined period of time as “at will” employees. This means that an employee may be terminated for any reason, or no reason at all, at any time, provided the discharge does not violate any law*. Additionally, each employee has the right to terminate his/her employment at any time. *Except if employed in Montana, where termination requires just cause

For this position, the expected base pay range is $95,000.00 – $140,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

What moves you?

At DSV, we move more than goods. We move careers, ambitions and opportunities.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we are the global leader in transport and logistics, and it is our people who bring our services and solutions to life every day. From frontline operations to business functions, every role contributes to keeping supply chains flowing and societies running.

Here, you are trusted to take ownership, act on your ideas and make decisions that create real impact. It is a place where people, careers and ideas keep moving forward. We value transparency in how we communicate and collaborate, and we win together by supporting each other, challenging each other and delivering results as a team.

Start here. Go anywhere

This is our promise of movement. A promise that your work matters, your contribution counts, and your career can move as far as your ambition takes it.

If you are looking to make an impact, grow your career and be part of something bigger, DSV is the place to be.

Visit dsv.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook

#StartHereGoAnywhere #LifeAtDSV

How this job compares

Set against the 20,566 open Business Development jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$95–140K/yr
  • Indiana median$121–194K/yr162 salary ranges
  • US median$125–197K/yr14,613 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $118K, is 26% below the Indiana median midpoint ($158K) — in the lowest quarter of Business Development salary ranges in Indiana.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 231 open Business Development jobs in Indiana and 20,566 across the US. 13% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Indiana
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Business Development postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (16,377 postings).
Education
6,252 of the 20,566 open Business Development jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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