Business Development Assistant

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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 - Lancaster, Midpoint Dr 

Division: Road 
Job Posting Title: Business Development Assistant - 103511 
Time Type: Full Time

 

POSITION SUMMARY 

At DSV Road Transport, The Business Development Assistant, LTL Express is responsible for expanding DSV’s market presence and driving new business for the Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) product line across an assigned region. This position supports DSV’s broader commercial integration strategy and is critical to diversifying the company’s service offering portfolio. The role focuses heavily on prospecting, cold calling, customer visits, and converting new customers.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop new business for DSV’s LTL Express product through proactive cold calling, canvassing, field outreach, and lead generation.
• Build and manage a targeted sales pipeline within the assigned territory, concentrating on new customer acquisition
• Identify customer needs and present tailored LTL solutions that align with DSV’s capabilities, infrastructure, and service guarantees.
• Grow local market share by establishing consistent base freight to support existing network operations.
• Prepare customer proposals, rate quotes, and sales presentations in accordance with DSV commercial guidelines.
• Conduct regular customer visits, networking activities, and territory development initiatives to increase DSV visibility in key markets.
• Meet or exceed assigned targets related to revenue, gross profit (GP), customer acquisition, and pipeline activity.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates in CRM platforms, including call logs, prospect activity, opportunity stages, and forecasting.
• Participate in sales meetings, performance reviews, and training to support continuous learning and professional development.
• Provide market intelligence and customer feedback to support the long-term scalability of the LTL Express model.

 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education & Experience:  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 1-3 years of professional experience in sales, business development, or logistics preferred.

• Strong aptitude for prospecting and generating new business through cold-calling and field-based activity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain customer relationships with professionalism and consistency.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently within the I-45 corridor and surrounding Texas markets.

 

Other Skills

• Strong negotiation, persuasion, and relationship management skills.
• High attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Business-minded with an entrepreneurial drive to grow accounts.
• Ability to analyze pricing, carrier cost structures, and customer