Senior Sales Executive - Ocean Freight

A leading global logistics organisation is currently seeking a Senior Sales Executive to join its commercial team in Rotterdam, focusing on Sea Freight.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sales professional with a strong background in freight forwarding and ocean freight solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strong customer relationships, and driving commercial growth within a competitive market.

The role requires a proactive, commercially minded individual who thrives on hunting for new business and building long-term client partnerships.

You will be joining a business with scale, ambition, and the ability to support your continued success and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities within sea freight
• Manage and develop a pipeline of prospects and customers
• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients
• Work closely with internal teams to deliver commercial growth
• Maintain a high level of market awareness and commercial activity

Requirements

• Proven sales experience within sea freight / ocean freight
• Strong track record in new business development
• Experience working in freight forwarding or logistics
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Self‑motivated, resilient, and commercially focused
• Based in, or able to commute to Rotterdam