Ocean Freight Sales Exec

EPM Scientific; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EPM Scientific is seeking an Ocean Freight Sales Exec (Field Sales) to drive new business growth across the Benelux region. The role is based in Antwerp with 1-2 days on-site per week and requires regular travel across Belgium and the Benelux region.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of sales experience in freight forwarding or logistics, fluency in Dutch and English, and a track record of winning new business and developing accounts. French is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sales experience in freight forwarding/logistics.
• Fluent Dutch and English; French a plus.
• Ocean freight sales experience in Life Sciences/Healthcare ideal but not required.

Responsibilities

• Generating new business through prospecting, networking, and customer visits.
• Managing the full sales cycle from lead generation through to contract award.
• Conducting customer meetings and presenting tailored freight forwarding solutions.
• Preparing commercial proposals and quotations in collaboration with pricing and operations teams.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships to drive long-term revenue growth.
• Managing sales activity and opportunities through the CRM system.

Skills

5+ years sales experience

Dutch

English

Ocean freight sales

Benelux travel

Job description

EPM Scientific supporting a key client on their search for an Ocean Freight Sales Exec (Field Sales).

Our client is seeking an experienced Outside Sales Executive to drive new business growth across the Benelux region. Working closely with internal sales and operations teams, you will be responsible for identifying and securing new customers, developing long-term client relationships, and expanding existing business opportunities within the ocean freight forwarding sector.

Key responsibilities include:

• Generating new business through prospecting, networking, and customer visits
• Managing the full sales cycle from lead generation through to contract award
• Conducting customer meetings and presenting tailored freight forwarding solutions
• Preparing commercial proposals and quotations in collaboration with pricing and operations teams
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships to drive long-term revenue growth
• Managing sales activity and opportunities through the CRM system

This is an initial 6-month contract with transition into permanent employment thereafter. The role is based out of the Antwerp region with 1-2 days onsite per week, alongside regular travel across the Benelux region, primarily within Belgium.

Requirements:

• 5+ years' sales experience within freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain services
• Proven track record of winning new business and developing customer accounts
• Fluent Dutch and English communication skills (French is highly advantageous but not necessary)
• Prior ocean freight sales experience within a Life Sciences/Healthcare setting is ideal but not essential