Sales Supervisor

Jost; Geel; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JOST is seeking a proactive Business Development professional in Belgium to grow and manage a client portfolio in container transport and logistics. The role focuses on acquiring new clients, maintaining relations, and leveraging market insight to drive growth.

You will work in a dynamic, family-owned group with international reach, contributing to service quality and profitable expansion in road transport and logistics across Europe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 5 years of professional experience, ideally in sales within container transport or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of the road transport sector and market challenges.
• Established professional network within the sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop business activities in the container transport and logistics sector.
• Identify and approach new clients through proactive sales strategies and professional networking.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
• Identify new business opportunities and monitor market trends to support growth.
• Act as a door-opener, establishing connections with prospective clients and key players.
• Leverage an existing professional network to accelerate business development.
• Apply knowledge of road transport and logistics to propose suitable solutions.
• Monitor market developments and coordinate with internal teams to ensure service quality.

Skills

Business development

Networking

Sales experience

Customer service mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

What we offer

• An opportunity to join a family-owned group with an international presence in the transport and logistics sector.

• A commercial role focused on developing and maintaining a client portfolio in the container transport sector.

• A dynamic working environment where initiative, commercial acumen and market knowledge are highly valued.

• The opportunity to contribute directly to the group's growth and business development.

Responsibilities

Business Development & Prospecting

• Develop business activities in the container transport and logistics sector.

• Identify and approach new clients through proactive sales strategies and professional networking.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.

• Identify new business opportunities and market trends to support business growth and profitability.

• Act as a door-opener, establishing connections with prospective clients and key players in the industry.

• Leverage an existing professional network to accelerate business development and quickly adapt to market opportunities.

Transport & Logistics Expertise

• Apply strong knowledge of the road transport sector, supported by significant experience in transport and logistics.

• Understand warehouse management and logistics processes, including stock control and logistics coordination, to identify customer needs and propose suitable solutions.

• Monitor market developments and identify opportunities to expand the group's activities.

Customer Relationships & Commercial Follow-up

• Build and maintain trusting relationships with clients through a customer-focused and service-oriented approach.

• Understand customer needs and ensure clear, effective communication throughout the commercial relationship.

• Ensure rigorous follow-up of sales opportunities and customer requests.

• Work closely with internal teams to ensure service quality and effective coordination of activities.

Profile

Education & Experience

• You hold a bachelor's degree or have equivalent professional experience.

• You have at least 5 years of professional experience, ideally in a sales role within container transport or logistics.

• You have strong knowledge of the road transport sector and understand the operational and commercial challenges of the market.

• You have an established professional network within the sector and know how to leverage it to generate new business opportunities.

Languages

• You are proficient in Dutch, French and English, both spoken and written.

Personal Skills

• You have a strong customer service mindset and take a solution-oriented approach to sales.

• You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• You are accurate, detail-oriented and well organised.

• You have strong problem-solving skills and can identify appropriate solutions.

• You are able to work under pressure and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• You enjoy working as part of a team and collaborating effectively with different stakeholders.

• You have good administrative skills and ensure rigorous follow-up of your activities.

• You have commercial and service-oriented mindset, with a genuine ability to identify and convert new business opportunities.

About JOST

Founded in 1958, JOST is a family-owned group and a leading player in the transport and logistics sector across Europe and Tunisia.

We provide tailored road and multimodal transport solutions, as well as warehousing and logistics services.

A few key figures:

• More than 4,000 employees across 10 countries

• 2,100 trucks and 4,500 trailers

• 810,000 m² of warehousing space across Europe

• €441 million in consolidated revenue

• 54 companies operating across 5 currencies

Joining JOST means becoming part of a growing family-owned business with international ambitions…