Outside Sales Sea Freight

Boarding Talent connects people and organizations in a warm, personal way around roles that truly matter. We work deliberately discreetly, but share all relevant information transparently as soon as a mutual match is felt. With us, no standard recruitment, but sincere conversations and attention to who you are and what you are looking for. Because the right match begins with trust and enthusiasm.

Will you jump on board?

Are you a commercial hunter with a nose for opportunities and a passion for logistics? Do you get energy from customer contact, negotiations, and building sustainable collaborations in an international context? Then this role is tailor-made for you.

For a leading player within Air & Ocean, we are looking for a commercial profile to help shape growth in Belgium.

Your responsibilities are:

As Business Development Manager, you are the face to the market. You actively build new opportunities and strengthen existing relationships, with the goal of realizing sustainable growth.

You:

• Develop and implement a thoughtful sales strategy to strengthen the market position in Belgium
• Detect new customers within the logistics and supply chain sector and translate their needs into concrete solutions
• Build long-term relationships and act as the point of contact for key accounts
• Convincingly present the added value of customized logistics solutions
• Negotiate contracts and monitor a healthy balance between customer and organization
• Closely follow market trends, competition, and developments and translate these into opportunities
• Report on forecasts, results, and optimizations to management
• Work closely with internal teams such as operations and customer service to guarantee smooth service

Your ideal background:

You are a driven professional who derives energy from realizing growth and building relationships.

• At least 5 years of experience in a commercial field sales role, preferably within forwarding/logistics.
• A strong track record in achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Fluent communication in English (spoken and written).
• Thorough knowledge of the Belgian logistics market and its dynamics.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and closing skills.
• A natural flair for building trust and connections.
• Analytical thinking skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Independence, initiative, and a strong drive to achieve results.