Business Development Assistant

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics is a leading company in the logistics sector, and they are seeking a Business Development Assistant to expand their market presence for the Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) product line. The role involves prospecting, cold calling, and converting new customers while supporting DSV's commercial integration strategy. 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 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 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 margin Ability to work with urgency and adapt in a fast-paced brokerage environment Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English Technically proficient in TMS platforms, Microsoft Excel, and CRM systems Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint 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 Benefits DSV provides a comprehensive package of health benefits including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with flexible and health spending accounts, short and long-term disability coverage, and wellness resources to support your overall well-being. Our 401(k) plan offers company-matching contributions up to 5% to help you build a secure financial future. DSV also offers generous paid time off, paid holidays, and additional floating holidays. Company Overview At DSV, we keep supply chains flowing in a world of change. It was founded in 1976, and is headquartered in Hedehusene, Hovedstaden, DNK, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is