Company: A leading international logistics service provider with global reach and multiple locations across Netherlands. The role in question will work form an office in the Amsterdam area.
Role Summary:. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years of experience in business development, with a focus on hunting for new clients and driving revenue growth. Reporting directly to the Business Unit Manager, you will be responsible for expanding the client base by developing your own sales strategy and executing it. The role involves selling air freight services primarily but also working into ocean freight, rail, and warehousing solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive new business acquisition in a range of verticals
- Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to cross-sell services to existing clients.
- Actively prospect and engage potential clients through cold calling, networking, and door-to-door sales efforts.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth on boarding and service delivery for new clients.
- Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments.
- Travel to prospective clients across the globe
Requirements:
- 3-4 years of experience in business development, preferably in the freight and logistics industry.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and acquiring new clients.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented with a hunter mentality.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, fluency in English and Dutch required.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a flat organisational structure.
- Willingness to travel within the Netherlands and occasionally internationally.
- Bachelor's degree in business, logistics, or a related field preferred.
Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Company car, laptop, and cell phone provided.
- Fantastic bonus schemes.
- Young manager program with direct progression to leadership roles.
- Opportunity for career growth and development within a flat organisation.
- Supportive work environment with a focus on autonomy, trust, and initiative.
Application Process: If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your resume.
