Senior Business Development Manager (Assistant Head of Sales)
🚢 Senior Outside Sales - Belgium (National Scope)
Location: Belgium | Reports to: Head of Sales
Industry: International Freight Forwarding (Carrier/Shipping)
Company Culture: Asian Shipping Line
🌍 Lead the Charge. Shape the Future. Sail Beyond Borders.
Are you a seasoned sales leader with a passion for international freight forwarding? Do you thrive in multicultural environments and dream of steering a dynamic team toward commercial greatness? If so, this is your moment.
We're a fast-growing, vessel-expanding Asian carrier with a bold vision and a distinct culture. We're looking for a strategic and hands-on Senior Outside Sales professional to take the lead in Belgium and help us scale to new heights.
🚀 What You'll Do
- Lead & Inspire: Support and steer a young, ambitious sales team-currently growing.
- Drive Strategy: Own and execute the national sales strategy across Belgium.
- Act as GM: Oversee day-to-day operations of our Belgium office and ensure smooth coordination across departments.
- Bridge Continents: Liaise with HQ in Asia and regional leadership in the Netherlands and Belgium, with a strong focus on Belgium.
- Close Big Deals: Support direct sales efforts, especially with key accounts and vessel-related growth.
- Champion Culture: Embody and promote our Asian business values in every interaction.
🧭 Who You Are
- 8-10 years in international marine freight forwarding or shipping line sales.
- Demonstrated leadership experience-ideally as an assistant to Head of Sales or Sales Manager, or directly in a leadership role as such.
- Strong understanding of Asian business culture and values.
- Strategic thinker with hands-on execution skills.
- Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a strong plus.
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
🌟 Why Join Us?
- Shape the Future: Take the reins of our Belgium operations and grow into a broader leadership role.
- Global Impact: Work closely with HQ in Asia and regional leaders in the Netherlands and Belgium, with a focus on Belgium.
- Dynamic Culture: Young team, multicultural environment, and a company that's going places-fast.
- Real Influence: Your voice matters. Your decisions shape our growth.
- Leadership & Growth: Beyond direct sales, you'll play a key role in steering and supporting the sales team as it expands.
📩 Ready to Set Sail?
If you're ready to lead with vision, drive with purpose, and grow with a company that's rewriting the rules of global shipping-we want to hear from you.
👉 Apply now via the DSJ Global website or send your CV directly to daniel..
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