Sales Director

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd. is recruiting a Sales Director – Benelux for a major international freight forwarder. You will own the regional commercial growth across Benelux, shape strategy and win major customers, with autonomy to impact the business’s future.

You will lead a team of six professionals (4 Sales Reps, 2 Sales Managers), drive high-value tenders and senior-level relationships, and shape the commercial strategy for expansion in the Benelux market.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Sales leadership

Benelux market knowledge

Strategic planning

Job description

Sales Director – Benelux | €200k+ OTE | Freight Forwarding

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.