Sales Manager - General Cargo (m/f/d)
Business Development Manager - General Cargo (m/f/d)
📍 Location: Germany (Flexible - Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt or remote)
🏢 Mid-Sized Freight Forwarder | Experts in Project Logistics
Are you a results-driven logistics professional with a passion for building client relationships and growing business in the general cargo space? Join a niche, mid-sized freight forwarder with a strong reputation in project logistics and a growing footprint across Europe.
About Us
We are a specialized freight forwarding company known for handling complex and oversized cargo with precision and care. While project logistics is our core strength, we are expanding our general cargo offering and seeking a strategic commercial leader to drive growth in Germany.
The Role
As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, managing key accounts, and expanding our general cargo portfolio across Germany. You'll work closely with operations and pricing teams to deliver tailored logistics solutions that meet client needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a business development strategy for general cargo services.
- Identify and pursue new clients across manufacturing, retail, automotive, and industrial sectors.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers and partners.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform commercial strategy.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in freight forwarding or logistics sales, with a focus on general cargo.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Fluent in German and English.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and travel as needed.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a specialized logistics company with a strong brand and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Competitive salary + commission + benefits.
- Flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities.
- Opportunity to shape the growth of a strategic business vertical.
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