Job Opening: Manager Business Development (m/w/d) – EV Logistics & Sustainable Supply Chains
Location: Flexible within Europe
Are you passionate about decarbonizing road freight and transforming logistics for a more sustainable future? Do you have a strong commercial mindset and the drive to grow strategic partnerships in electric vehicle (EV) logistics?
To lead our customer growth efforts in green logistics across Europe DP World is looking for a forward-thinking
Manager Business Development (m/w/d) – EV Logistics & Sustainable Supply Chains
As Manager Business Development – EV Logistics & Sustainable Supply Chains, you will lead strategic commercial efforts focused on expanding DP World’s electric road freight and green supply chain services in Europe. You will play a key role in identifying new opportunities, developing tailored solutions, managing customer relationships, and driving long-term sustainable growth.
Your Responsibilities:
1. Develop and execute a targeted customer acquisition plan for EV logistics and sustainable supply chains across Europe.
2. Identify and convert opportunities in port drayage, short haul (<150 km), and long-haul EV freight segments.
3. Build and maintain strategic relationships with key decision-makers at OEMs, retailers, and logistics partners.
4. Lead the end-to-end commercial process, including prospecting, solution design, proposal development, negotiation, and contract closure.
5. Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, procurement, real estate, and sustainability teams to deliver scalable EV logistics solutions.
6. Support identification and development of infrastructure partnerships, such as EV charging hubs and truck stop networks.
7. Engage with government bodies to secure incentives, grants, or subsidies for sustainable transport initiatives.
8. Manage the commercial pipeline and act as the lead for pan-European EV freight product launches, partnerships, and industry representation.
Your Profile:
9. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics. Master’s preferred.
10. 10+ years of experience in sales transportation and in business development or commercial roles
11. Proven track record of landing new clients and developing business in transport
12. Knowledge of European road freight dynamics and EV truck ecosystems
13. Understanding of OEM EV road strategies and infrastructure requirements
14. Familiarity with ESG topics, climate regulations, and decarbonization strategies
15. Comfortable working across multicultural, cross-functional teams
16. Experience in managing complex stakeholder environments
This is your opportunity to help shape the future of low-emission logistics at scale. If you're ready to make a real impact and work at the cutting edge of sustainable freight, we invite you to join our mission.
Apply now and be part of DP World's journey to drive green transformation across global trade.
Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for millions of people around the world. DP World is here to make trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With more than 106,500 employees across 73 countries, we are pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. By integrating our physical infrastructure with cutting-edge technology, we create efficient end-to-end solutions, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses - Ports and Terminals, Economic Zones, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.
The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.
DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.
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