Senior Sales Executive (m/f)
💼 The Role - Air & Ocean Freight Sales (France)
You will be responsible for driving new business growth across air and ocean freight solutions within the French market, targeting key accounts and developing long-term, strategic partnerships across priority verticals.
This is a pure new business role, offering the autonomy to build your own pipeline, combined with the support of a well-established international logistics network.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
- Win and develop new business opportunities across international air & ocean freight within France
- Define and execute targeted sales strategies across key industries (e.g. industrial, retail, pharma, automotive)
- Build and nurture relationships with senior decision-makers (C-level) within target accounts
- Work closely with operations, pricing, and product teams to deliver tailored, value-driven solutions
- Identify market trends and regional opportunities, driving expansion across strategic regions in France
- Contribute to the growth and structure of the commercial team as the business continues to scale
- Maintain strong visibility in the market through client meetings, networking, and industry events
🌍 Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Strong investment in the French market, with a clear growth strategy across air & ocean freight
- Backed by a globally recognised logistics network with robust operational capabilities
- Access to advanced digital tools and supply chain visibility platforms
- High degree of autonomy and entrepreneurial freedom
- Clear career progression as the French business expands
✅ Your Profile
- Proven success in freight forwarding sales (air and/or ocean) within France
- Strong network across the French logistics and supply chain market
- Clear "hunter" mentality with a track record of winning and developing new accounts
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to sell value-added, solution-based services
- Fluent in French and English
- Ambitious, driven, and motivated by the opportunity to build and grow a market
💬 Interested?
If you're looking for a high-impact role within the French logistics market, where you can genuinely shape growth and make a visible impact, this is a strong opportunity to explore.
Feel free to share your availability for a conversation, along with an up-to-date CV !
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