Benelux Sales Director — Strategic Growth Leader

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OTE €150k+

Company car

Mobility package

Senior leadership role

Lead six commercial professionals

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is recruiting for a senior sales leader to own the Benelux region for a major international freight forwarder. You will shape regional strategy, win major customers and lead a dedicated team.

You will manage 4 Sales Representatives and 2 Sales Managers, drive growth, lead high-value tenders and negotiate with senior client stakeholders. This role offers significant autonomy, visibility and a generous OTE.

Qualifications

• Proven senior sales leadership within freight forwarding, logistics or international supply chain.
• Strong track record of winning new business and growing major customer accounts.
• Experience managing sales teams and driving commercial performance.
• Solid understanding of the Benelux logistics market and opportunities.
• Strategic, entrepreneurial mindset focused on measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the Benelux sales strategy for sustainable growth.
• Manage, coach and develop a team of 4 Sales Representatives and 2 Sales Managers.
• Win major new customers and expand relationships with strategic accounts.
• Identify new markets and opportunities to increase market share.
• Lead high-value tenders, commercial negotiations and senior-level relationships.

Skills

Senior sales leadership

New business growth

Team management

Benelux logistics market

Strategic thinking

Job description

Ready to take ownership of commercial growth across the Benelux for a major international freight forwarder?

This is an opportunity to lead an established commercial team, shape regional strategy and win major customers, with the autonomy to make a genuine impact on the business’s future.

What’s on offer?

• €150k+ OTE with significant earning potential.
• Company car or mobility package.
• Senior leadership responsibility across the Benelux.
• Direct leadership of 4 Sales Representatives and 2 Sales Managers.
• Opportunity to shape commercial strategy and drive regional expansion.

Your responsibilities

• Lead and execute the Benelux sales strategy, driving sustainable and profitable growth.
• Manage, coach and develop a team of 4 Sales Representatives and 2 Sales Managers.
• Win major new customers and expand relationships with strategic accounts.
• Identify new markets, trade lanes and opportunities to increase market share.
• Lead high-value tenders, commercial negotiations and senior-level customer relationships.

Who are we looking for?

• Proven senior sales leadership experience within freight forwarding, logistics or international supply chain.
• A strong track record of winning new business and growing major customer accounts.
• Experience managing sales teams and driving commercial performance.
• Strong understanding of the Benelux logistics market and its commercial opportunities.
• A strategic, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to turn ambitious targets into measurable results.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Take ownership of a significant regional commercial operation.
• Influence business strategy while remaining close to customers and revenue generation.
• Lead and develop a team of six commercial professionals.
• Leverage the resources and international network of a major freight forwarder.
• Make your next career move into a role with genuine responsibility, visibility and earning potential.

Interested in hearing more? Apply directly or send me a message for a confidential conversation.