Commercial Freight Specialist - Hoofddorp

STAFFICE B.V.; Amstelveen; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct employment contract

8% annual holiday allowance

28 paid holiday days per year

Reimbursed travel expenses

Career development opportunities

International organization

Great working atmosphere

Job summary

Staffice B.V. in Hoofddorp is seeking a commercially minded logistics professional to lead pricing and quotes for international air and ocean freight, aligning schedules with operations for smooth execution.

You will stay in frequent contact with clients and global suppliers to capture new opportunities and manage key accounts, with a focus on accurate rate proposals and closing pricing agreements. The role offers direct employment, an attractive salary, holiday allowance, generous holidays,

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in operational logistics.
• Experience with pricing or inside sales within freight forwarding.
• Fluent English; proficiency in Dutch is an advantage.
• Available to start working in October.

Responsibilities

• Calculating pricing structures and issuing quotes for air and ocean freight
• Following up on commercial proposals and closing pricing agreements
• Advising clients on efficient logistics routes and transport options
• Consulting with operational departments to align customer requirements
• Managing relationships with international suppliers and existing clients
• Monitoring freight market trends to keep rates competitive
• Safeguarding the commercial file from inquiry through to final handling

Skills

Operational logistics

Commercial orientation

Pricing/inside sales

English fluency

Dutch language (advantage)

Job description

In this role, you drive the commercial activities for international air and ocean transport. You start your workday reviewing price requests and calculating accurate rate proposals for your clients. Next, you align logistics schedules with operational teams to ensure efficient transport execution. Throughout the day, you maintain active contact with clients and global suppliers to capture new commercial opportunities and manage accounts effectively.

Tasks

• Calculating pricing structures and issuing quotes for air and ocean freight
• Following up on commercial proposals and closing pricing agreements
• Advising clients on efficient logistics routes and transport options
• Consulting with operational departments to align customer requirements
• Managing relationships with international suppliers and existing clients
• Monitoring freight market trends to keep rates competitive
• Safeguarding the commercial file from inquiry through to final handling

We are looking for

• 2 to 3 years of experience in an operational logistics setting
• Strong commercial orientation and a practical work mindset
• Experience with pricing or inside sales within freight forwarding
• Fluent command of English; proficiency in Dutch is an advantage
• Available to start working in October

We offer

• Direct employment contract with our client
• A gross monthly salary of approximately € 3,400 based on experience
• 8% annual holiday allowance
• 28 paid holiday days per year
• Reimbursed travel expenses
• Prospect of a permanent contract and career development possibilities
• Guidance and growth opportunities within an international organization
• A great working atmosphere is guaranteed

Why Staffice?

• Personal support throughout every stage of the recruitment process
• Fast and transparent processing of your application
• Career planning aligned with your long-term ambitions

This vacancy in Hoofddorp is also interesting if you live in Schiphol, Nieuw-Vennep, Amstelveen, or Haarlem. We look at your skills and help with obtaining certificates if needed.