Senior Business Development Manager, Consumer, Air & Sea – DSV, South Africa, Kempton Park

Job Overview

DSV is currently hiring for the position of Senior Business Development Manager, Consumer, Air & Sea in South Africa, Kempton Park. This role involves key operational responsibilities, and qualified applicants who meet the criteria below are encouraged to apply.

Job Details

• Employer: DSV
• Location: South Africa, Kempton Park, South Africa
• Posted: 25 August 2026
• Closing date: Not specified by source; applications may close without notice.
• Salary: Not disclosed by source

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the regional Consumer Vertical strategy across SA and SSA.
• Translate global Consumer priorities into practical regional commercial plans.
• Monitor market changes, customer trends, retail dynamics and supply chain developments.
• Represent SSA in Consumer Vertical discussions and provide feedback for regional and global forums.
• Provide clear guidance to sales, operations and leadership teams on priorities, risks and opportunities.
• Drive and direct revenue, gross profit, margin protection and growth performance across the Consumer vertical.
• Drive disciplined pipeline management and prioritize opportunity quality, ownership and next steps.
• Identify new business opportunities and grow share of wallet in strategic accounts.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain, retail logistics or related commercial leadership roles.
• Proven experience in business development, strategic sales, key account management or vertical leadership.
• Strong understanding of Consumer, Retail, FMCG, Fashion, Lifestyle, Homeware or related supply chains.
• Experience engaging senior customer stakeholders and internal executive teams.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including margin, profitability and pipeline management.
• Operationally credible, with the ability to understand service failures, process gaps and customer risk.
• Excellent communication, presentation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work across branches, countries, functions and matrix reporting lines.

How to Apply

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