Business Development Manager

About Toll Group

At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge – big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets, and a forwarding network spanning 150 countries. We are proudly part of Japan Post — www.tollgroup.com

• Proactively interact with customers and win new business for air freight, ocean freight, , sea-air freight, truck and rail  freight along with customs brokerage in any form;
• Increase sales and volumes to achieve economies of scale and greater reliability of services;
• Working independently with the Toll network to increase volumes on key trade lanes and verticals in line with the sales strategy;
• All actions are always in line with the Toll Core Values, Policies and Guidelines;

What you'll need to succeed:

• Completed apprenticeship as a forwarding agent or similar commercial training in Germany
• completed studies in logistics or economics and/or at least 5 years of professional experience in air freight/sea freight/sales
• a good command of written and spoken German
• Foreign language: English ("very good to good" written and spoken) mandatory
• Good understanding of numbers in dealing with analysis and statistics tools
• Solid IT skills & correspondingly professional handling of internet media
• Sound knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel, Word; PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote)
• Confidence in conversation and correspondence. Open and professional interaction with customers, authorities, employees and colleagues nationally and internationally, at all levels
• Driving license: Class B (3)

What moves you?
 

At Toll, you can help play a vital role in delivering what matters. From food, fuel, medicine and rescue services, we keep businesses and communities thriving. Every day brings change. We see that as an opportunity. To be curious. To ask the right questions. And build meaningful connections. Because finding new ways to solve problems is what we do. With a bold vision to expand our global reach, our 16,000+ people bring a passion for progress. We collaborate in friendly, caring teams, supported by approachable leaders who give us the autonomy to quickly make decisions with impact. Learn and grow with industry-leading training, alongside talented experts. Feel empowered to take on diverse challenges and new responsibilities to move you, our customers, and our world further.

Are you excited about this role but are concerned you don’t meet all the requirements? If you have similar skills and are willing to learn then we encourage you to apply anyway. We know that some people hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Toll, we value a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re interested in this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly then please talk to us – you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have coming up.

At Toll everyone is welcome including those of all ages, ethnicities, genders and abilities. 

To find out more about us visit www.careers.tollgroup.com

You must be entitled to work in the European Union and be prepared to participate in pre-employment checks