Business Development Executive
Core
Actively developing new business within the ocean freight sector by identifying market opportunities, approaching potential clients, and converting them into long-term commercial relationships.
Role type
Business Development Executive (Ocean Freight)
Builds
New commercial relationships and revenue streams for an ocean freight forwarding company
Domain
Logistics / Ocean Freight / International Trade
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Ocean freight knowledge, logistics process understanding, cold acquisition, sales account management, KPI management, tariff structure insight, market development knowledge, Microsoft Office proficiency, customs knowledge
Preferred skills
Commercial drive, persistence, networking ability, Dutch and English fluency
Responsibilities
Identify market opportunities, approach potential clients, conduct sales conversations, close new deals, build commercial networks, generate new leads, report on commercial activities and results
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC