Sales Executive - Air & Ocean Freight

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Connecting Air & Ocean Freight Salespeople and Leaders with leading Forwarders across Germany & Benelux | Regional Recruitment Manager for Europe

Tired of revenue or GP targets that feel out of your control?

Want to be valued for the efforts you put in, and not just the end results?

Working as a Sales Executive for this global Top 10 freight forwarder you will be measured on your customer activity, rather than only financial outcomes.

You’ll have the freedom to focus on quality interactions, strategic planning, and providing exceptional service, without the constant pressure of arbitrary revenue goals.

They recognise the importance of relationship-building and consistent effort in the sales process, allowing you to enjoy a more rewarding working environment.

Want work to fit around the rest of your life? You’ll also enjoy the benefits of a remote contract here, so you can work anywhere in North Rhine-Westphalia, with expectations to go into the Düsseldorf office around once a week.

Have a preferred vertical or trade lane? No problem. You’ll be working for a business that has strengths across all verticals and all trade lanes, giving you the flexibility to focus on whatever kind of customers fit best with your approach.

Whether you want to be selling more solutions in Airfreight, Seafreight, or Contract Logistics, you can do that here. Prior experience selling one of these modes is essential.

You’ll need both German and English, with fluency in German being more important.

With 14 other people in the Sales team across Germany, you’ll always have someone else to reach out to for advice and support.

You’ll also have the backing of a high-quality operations team, giving you the confidence that you’re selling a service that customers will love.

Salary will be from €50,000 to €85,000, and you can achieve up to 25% on top of this in annual bonus. A company car is included.

If this sounds like an interesting change, please apply for more information.

You can also call me at +49 211 418 72000 or message me (Seth Bland) on LinkedIN if you’d like to chat about it further.

Don’t worry if you don’t have an up-to-date CV at this stage, just reach out and we’ll explore if it’s a good match for you.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Freight and Package Transportation, and Maritime Transportation

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