Business Development Manager
Functieomschrijving
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company and has
branches in The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Sweden. We have about 1000 colleagues working on these locations. We are looking for a new Business Development Manager (Ocean Freight Forwarding) to join our Benelux team.
What’s the job about:
In this position you are responsible for business development specifically focused on Ocean Freight Forwarding.
Main tasks:
• Responsible for customer development;
• Responsible for the creation & follow up of the sales pipeline;
• Assure proper follow up on the offers, contracts, and customer agreements;
• Create new opportunities and ideas to strengthen and develop ocean freight forwarding market position.
Who are we looking for:
A great colleague to join our team who possesses following qualities:
• Bachelor level or equal by experience;
• Minimum 2 years of experience within logistics/ocean freight forwarding industry;
• Commercial acumen, organizational leadership, financially driven, analytic mind-set, can reach win-win consensus (negotiator), thinks pro-actively, works independent, deals with priority setting;
• Effective communicator with good oral and written communication skills in English and Dutch. Demonstrates good listening and negotiation skills;
• Develops relationships with customers (external and internal), listens to and understands customer needs;
• Demonstrates openness to new ideas; comes up with useful ideas to improve the way we do things.
Why Yusen Logistics?
Joining Yusen Logistics means becoming part of a dynamic and innovative team that values continuous improvement and operational excellence. Here’s why you should consider us:
• International scope: Work across the Benelux and Nordics, contributing to a global logistics leader.
• Professional growth: Opportunities for career development and advancement within the organization.
• Supportive environment: Collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Impactful work: Play a key role in driving talent development initiatives and optimizing HR processes that directly enhance employee performance and organizational success.