Inside Sales Representative - Industrials/ Liquids

Manuport Logistics (MPL); Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vibrant international environment

Collaborative role between Sales and O

Global exposure

Career development

Growth opportunities

Team activities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Manuport Logistics (MPL) is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to join our Industrials and Liquids teams. The role blends commercial oversight with hands-on forwarding operations, focusing on turning opportunities into shipments.

You’ll prepare quotations, source rates, advise on logistics solutions, and collaborate with sales, operations and customer service to secure successful bookings across global markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge through experience.
• Experience in freight forwarding and international logistics operations.
• Experience in Inside Sales, Customer Service, Pricing or related roles.
• Experience with Industrials commodities or liquid logistics (Isotanks/Flexitanks).
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Strong relationship building, commercial mindset, ownership and customer focus.
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and follow up quotations for customers and prospects.
• Source competitive rates from shipping lines, suppliers, agents and logistics partners.
• Advise customers on suitable logistics solutions.
• Support business development initiatives and commercial opportunities.
• Follow up commercial enquiries and convert them into bookings.
• Work closely with forwarders to ensure a smooth handover from quotation to operation.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and agents.
• Monitor market developments and rate evolutions.
• Maintain and update quotation, customer and shipment information in internal systems.
• Ensure clear and timely communication with all internal stakeholders.
• Support tenders and commercial projects where required.
• Represent MPL at industry events, trade fairs and networking opportunities when appropriate.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Sales experience

Customer service experience

Organised multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge

Job description

Job Description

This won’t be your typical logistics job, and we’re not your typical forwarder. At MPL, we think beyond the container and always go one step further in everything we do. How? By living the mission, not just executing the job. With a unique mix of logistics services, real and personal advice, we make things happen.

As we continue to grow our Industrials and Liquids divisions, we're looking for someone who combines a commercial mindset with a solid operational forwarding background. Someone who understands the reality behind a shipment, enjoys finding the right solution for customers and suppliers, and wants to play a key role in converting opportunities into business.

Ready for something different? Good, so are we.

As we continue to grow our Industrials and Liquids divisions, we're looking for someone who combines a commercial mindset with a solid operational forwarding background. Someone who understands the reality behind a shipment, enjoys finding the right solution for customers and suppliers, and wants to play a key role in converting opportunities into business.

Whether you ultimately join our Industrials team (Minerals, Fertilizers, Chemicals & Building Materials) or our Liquids team (Isotanks & Flexitanks) will depend on both your background and business needs. What matters most is that you know the forwarding world and enjoy operating at the intersection of sales, operations and customer service.

Job Requirements

At MPL, we turn knowledge into action. Who are we looking for?

• You hold a Bachelor's degree or have obtained equivalent knowledge through relevant experience.
• You have experience within freight forwarding and understand the operational side of international logistics.
• You have experience in an Inside Sales, Customer Service, Pricing, Commercial Support or forwarding-related position.
• Experience within Industrials commodities (Minerals, Fertilizers, Chemicals or Building Materials).
• (OR) Experience with Isotanks, Flexitanks or liquid logistics.
• You understand how logistics solutions are built and priced.
• Communication is key. You're fluent in Dutch and English.
• You enjoy building relationships and finding commercial opportunities.
• You take ownership and proactively look for solutions.
• You are commercially minded while maintaining a strong customer focus.
• You are organised, accurate and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• You enjoy working closely with operational colleagues as part of one team.
• You're all about integrity, positivity and keeping it real.

Job Responsibilities

As an Inside Sales Representative, you are the commercial backbone of the business. You work closely with both our sales and operational teams to identify opportunities, prepare competitive quotations and help convert them into successful shipments.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing and following up quotations for customers and prospects.
• Sourcing competitive rates from shipping lines, suppliers, agents and logistics partners.
• Advising customers on the most suitable logistics solutions.
• Supporting business development initiatives and commercial opportunities.
• Following up commercial enquiries and converting them into bookings.
• Working closely with forwarders to ensure a smooth handover from quotation to operation.
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers and agents.
• Monitoring market developments and rate evolutions.
• Maintaining and updating quotation, customer and shipment information in internal systems.
• Ensuring clear and timely communication with all internal stakeholders.
• Supporting tenders and commercial projects where required.
• Representing MPL at industry events, trade fairs and networking opportunities when appropriate.

Job Benefits

At MPL, we pride ourselves on being different. We don't settle for the status quo, we push boundaries and challenge one another to become the best versions of ourselves. We always work as a team, valuing every one of our team members.

• Vibrant international working environment;
• A highly collaborative role between Sales and Operations;
• Exposure to global logistics markets, customers and suppliers;
• Opportunity to further develop your commercial skills within logistics;
• Clear growth opportunities towards external sales or account management;
• Fun team activities that keep us connected;
• Competitive salary package, plus additional benefits.

Ready to be different?