Sales Director - Freight Forwarding Sweden

DP World; City Of London; Remote; GBP 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics provider is seeking a Sales Director to lead the growth of their Freight Forwarding business in Sweden. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Freight Forwarding, strong leadership capabilities, and a successful sales track record. This role offers the opportunity to shape a new division that is vital for the company's growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Freight Forwarding is essential.
• Strong leadership skills and a proven commercial strategy track record are required.
• Candidates should be ready to shape a new venture.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth in the Global Freight Forwarding business.
• Lead and shape the sales strategy in Sweden.
• Support the establishment of the forwarding division.

Skills

Freight Forwarding experience

Strong leadership capabilities

Commercial strategy

Sales expertise

Job description

Overview

Sales Director – Sweden
Location: Sweden, Gothenburg Or Stockholm (Remote/Office-Based)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

DP World is at the heart of Europe’s trading future, providing the right trading infrastructure, smart logistical solutions, and the benefits of freeport status to our customers. We are the leading provider of data-driven logistics, deploying industry-leading technology to further broaden our digital vision to disrupt world trade, while ensuring a positive and sustainable impact on economies, societies, and our planet.

We are on a journey to become the leading end-to-end logistics solution provider and Freight is a key part of this journey. Our forwarding division is now established in Sweden and primed for growth.

The Sales Director is critical for the growth of our Global Freight Forwarding business within Sweden.

Our ideal candidate will have extensive Freight Forwarding experience, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record in commercial strategy and sales. You don’t have to tick every box to be our perfect candidate—our recruitment team is keen to speak to experienced freight professionals who are up to the challenge of shaping this new venture.