Reefer Manager - Spain
Reefer Development Manager
đź“Ť Spain (Barcelona or Valencia Preferred)
An international and rapidly growing freight forwarding business is seeking a Reefer Development Manager to lead the expansion of its temperature-controlled logistics offering across Spain.
This is a commercially focused role for someone who understands the reefer market and is passionate about developing new business, growing customer relationships, and building a stronger market presence within the temperature-controlled sector.
Working closely with the Iberian leadership team and a wider international reefer network, you will be responsible for driving growth across key industries including food & beverage, perishables, agriculture, and other cold-chain supply chains.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the commercial growth of the reefer product across Spain.
- Develop new business opportunities and expand existing customer relationships.
- Work closely with air, ocean, and road freight teams to deliver integrated cold-chain solutions.
- Identify new market opportunities, trade lanes, customers, and industry sectors.
- Support strategic pricing, procurement, and carrier negotiations.
- Act as the local reefer specialist, providing product expertise to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with international teams to develop cross-border reefer business opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with shippers, exporters, importers, and supply chain partners.
What We're Looking For
- Experience within reefer logistics, temperature-controlled freight, perishables, food logistics, or cold-chain supply chains.
- Strong commercial background in freight forwarding, either from a sales, business development, product, or operational role with customer-facing responsibilities.
- Proven ability to generate new business and grow existing accounts.
- Strong understanding of ocean freight reefer solutions and temperature-controlled supply chains.
- Established network within food, fresh produce, FMCG, pharmaceutical, or perishables sectors would be advantageous.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and drive initiatives forward.
Why Join?
- Join a growing international freight forwarding organisation with significant investment in its reefer product.
- Work alongside an established European reefer team and leadership group.
- Play a key role in shaping the future growth strategy of the temperature-controlled business in Spain.
- Enjoy a high level of autonomy and visibility within the organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven reefer specialist looking to take ownership of a growing product and make a genuine impact on the Spanish market.
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