Business Development Manager

Port of Limburg; Genk; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fringe benefits

Job summary

Port of Limburg in Genk, Belgium, seeks a driven Business Development Manager to expand commercial activities, focusing on Germany and the Netherlands. You will build long-term relationships with customers and partners, identify market opportunities, and manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract signing.

You thrive in an autonomous, entrepreneurial role with strong Dutch and English skills, and travel regularly to visit customers.

Qualifications

• Passion for sales, business development and relationship management.
• Experience in a commercial role, preferably within logistics, transport or supply chain management.
• Experience in logistics, preferably multimodal transport.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and autonomy.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Results-driven and energized by winning new business.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Knowledge of German is a strong asset.
• Willing to travel regularly to visit customers and prospects in NL and DE.

Responsibilities

• Develop the German and Dutch markets.
• Active prospecting and networking.
• Identify and follow up on commercial opportunities.
• Negotiate and close commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with Operations to align agreements with services.
• Report and contribute to the commercial strategy.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Relationship management

Negotiation skills

Communication

Autonomy

Dutch language

English language

German language asset

Travel willingness

Job description

Port of Limburg is a state-of-the-art inland port located on the Albert Canal, on the former Ford site in Genk, Belgium. Our specialized container terminal covers 12 hectares and has an annual handling capacity of 350,000 TEU.

Thanks to our comprehensive logistics services, we provide integrated container transport solutions between the Belgian and Dutch seaports and the European hinterland.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for a driven Business Development Manager to help expand our commercial activities, with an initial focus on the German and Dutch markets.

Your Role as Business Development Manager

As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and expanding new business opportunities. You will build long-term relationships with customers and partners while strengthening Port of Limburg's position as a leading logistics provider.

What will you do?

Develop the German and Dutch markets

Identify new customers and market opportunities and convert them into sustainable business.

Active prospecting and networking

Build a strong network within the logistics and industrial sectors and maintain relationships with key decision-mak ers.

Identify and follow up on commercial opportunities

Monitor market developments and translate them into growth opportunities for our organization.

Negotiate and close commercial agreements

Conduct commercial negotiations, prepare quotations, and manage the entire sales process from lead generation to contract signing.

Collaborate with Operations

Ensure that commercial agreements are seamlessly aligned with our operational services.

Report and contribute to our commercial strategy

Share market insights and actively contribute to the continued growth of Port of Limburg.

Who are we looking for?

• You have a passion for sales, business development, and relationship management.
• You have experience in a commercial role, preferably within logistics, transport, or supply chain management.
• You have experience in logistics, preferably in multimodal transport.
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset and thrive in a role with a high degree of autonomy.
• You possess excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• You are results-driven and energized by winning new business.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English.
• Knowledge of German is a strong asset.
• You are willing to travel regularly to visit customers and prospects in the Netherlands and Germany.

Competitive compensation package

An attractive salary complemented by fringe benefits and a company car.

Entrepreneurial role with real impact

Enjoy the freedom and responsibility to help develop new markets and drive our commercial growth.

International focus

Play an active role in expanding our business activities in the Netherlands and Germany.

Join a dynamic organization where initiative is valued and decisions are made quickly.

Depending on your experience and performance, there are opportunities for further professional development.

Strong team

Work alongside experienced colleagues who are committed to growing Port of Limburg every day.