Senior Business Development Manager
Senior Business Development Manager | Air & Ocean Freight
Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Drive Growth. Build Relationships. Shape the Future.
Are you a high-performing freight forwarding sales professional who thrives on winning new business, opening strategic accounts, and building long-term customer partnerships?
We are partnering with a growing logistics organization looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to drive Air & Ocean Freight growth across Belgium. This is an opportunity to join a business where your commercial expertise will directly influence company growth, customer strategy, and market expansion.
You'll have the autonomy to develop your territory, build a strong customer portfolio, and work alongside experienced operational and pricing teams to deliver tailored logistics solutions that create real value for clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and secure new Air & Ocean Freight business across Belgium.
- Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and strategic customers.
- Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to implementation.
- Develop tailored logistics solutions that align with customer supply chain needs.
- Collaborate closely with operations and pricing teams to deliver competitive proposals.
- Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements.
- Identify market trends, growth opportunities, and target accounts.
- Consistently achieve and exceed commercial targets.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of experience within freight forwarding sales.
- Strong expertise in Air & Ocean Freight.
- Proven track record of generating and growing business.
- Established network within the Belgian logistics market is an advantage.
- Experience selling into sectors such as retail, chemicals, manufacturing, or industrial markets.
- Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and relationship-building capabilities.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to business development.
- Fluent in Dutch and English.
- Based in Belgium and comfortable travelling throughout the region.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join a growing and ambitious logistics organization.
- Significant autonomy to develop and grow your market.
- Opportunity to influence commercial strategy and business direction.
- Work with a strong operational platform and established international network.
- Clear opportunity to make a visible impact on business performance and growth.
If you're a commercially driven freight forwarding professional looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, we'd be happy to discuss the opportunity further.
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