Sales Executive - Freight Forwarding - Expiring soon!

Posted 03/04/2024 by NES Fircroft

Location:
Netherlands
As a Senior Sales Executive, you'll be leading the charge in driving growth for our services by discovering and securing exciting new customers for the Branch/Area. Your mission is to generate revenue and ignite fresh business opportunities by presenting supply chain improvement proposals, closing deals, and engaging in face-to-face sales meetings.

With your impressive relationship-building skills, you'll thrive in our fast-paced and dynamic environment, selling for an industry leader with cutting-edge technology, streamlined processes, and a top-notch team.

As the ultimate goal of this role is to expand our customer base and increase revenue, you'll have the chance to work closely with our sales team and other departments, making this an exciting and collaborative adventure.

RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Manages customer interactions including fostering relationships, making customer calls and closing deals
•    Uses CRM to identify, call and track prospects in order to gain core and strategic customer opportunities
•    Visits customers and potential clients within assigned territory 3-to-4 days per week  
•    Effectively executes sales activities to meet or exceed daily, monthly or annual expectations
•    Senior Sales Executive is expected to bring own contribution to the regional team, not only by consistently achieving your new net revenue targets, but also by sharing opinions and ideas, as well as best practices, in order to support the success of the entire sales team and the Branch they work with
•    Interprets how multiple factors effecting market conditions could impact a customer’s supply chain and can deliver a persuasive case for change
•    Maintains a strong commercial presence in the local marketplace, participating or presenting at regional events
•    Remains engaged with customers to maintain relationship and ensure ongoing success of accounts in collaboration with local assigned Account Executive/Account Manager


QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
•    Minimum 4 years of operations experience from a freight forwarder specialising in air freight
•    Willingness to travel within assigned territory, minimum 3-4 days per week
•    Fluency in English & Dutch

Preferred:
•    Keen sense for business development with a clear “hunter” mentality
•    Advanced knowledge of logistical concepts and supply chain terminology
•    Excellent communication and presentation skills
•    Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
•    Strong attention to detail
•    Strong ability to persuade, motivate, and influence others
•    Self-driven, results-orientated individual with a positive outlook and clear focus on high quality and business profitability
•    Develop and maintain strong inter-company relationships
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs
•    Values a diverse and inclusive work environment

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
02/04/2024
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
BH-264733
Job ID:
221402040
Applications:
Less than 10

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