Sales and Business Development Executive

Your Responsibilities

Job Summary:

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Business Development Manager ideally with a focus on Sea- and Airfreight Imports from Germany and Western Europe. The ideal candidate will be a proactive business developer with an existing client base, strong commercial acumen, and a hands-on approach to account management and solution selling. Expertise in chemicals, dangerous goods and tank container knowledge is a strong asset and considered an additional benefit.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and create new business opportunities in the chemical logistics sector.
• Hunt and secure new accounts, with a focus on chemical clients and import accounts from Europe/Germany for long-term business development.
• Build and execute customer strategies, including preparation and delivery of effective client meetings.
• Act as the liaison in case of escalations, collaborating with Operations Management to plan and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Collaborate with the Leschaco overseas network to generate and act on international sales leads.
• Prepare and submit quotations in coordination with the pricing team.
• Support procurement by assisting in rate renegotiations, when applicable based on market knowledge.
• Document all sales activities in CRM (Salesforce) to ensure visibility and accountability.
• Perform additional tasks as delegated by the line manager in line with business priorities.
  
  

Your Profile

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics or related discipline.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in freight forwarding, preferably with a strong focus on chemical logistics and import flows via Sea- and Airfreight from Germany and Western Europe.
• Strong understanding of European trade lanes, particularly import flows from Germany, including documentation and compliance.
• Proven success in both growing existing customer accounts and bringing in new business.
• Established client base within the chemical/freight forwarding sector is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Familiarity with tank container operations and relevant safety/compliance standards.
• Proficient in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office tools.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
  
  

We offer

• Competitive base salary with performance-based commission * Comprehensive health and wellness benefits * Ongoing professional development opportunities * Supportive, international team with a strong collaborative culture
  
  

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Flexible Worktime

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Sports Offers

Development

Extra vacation day on birthday

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Miju Saji

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