Director General

Empresa Confidencial; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based incentives

Autonomy and decision-making authority

Job summary

A leading international logistics company in the Netherlands is seeking a growth-oriented professional to lead the expansion of their brand. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in international logistics, particularly in ocean freight, and a proven track record in strategic business development. This role includes designing and executing commercial strategies, developing international business, and managing key client relationships. Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic business development.
• Must have an active and transferable portfolio of international clients.
• Experience leading commercial teams or business structures.
• English at a minimum C1 level.
• Native Dutch language.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute the commercial strategy across the U.S.
• Develop international business primarily in ocean freight.
• Represent the brand with key strategic clients.
• Coordinate with different U.S. branches.
• Represent the brand with key strategic clients.
• Bring vision, structure, and sustainable growth to the organization.

Skills

International logistics expertise

Strategic business development

Client relationship management

English (C1 level)

Native Dutch

Job description

Lead the expansion of an international brand in one of the world’s most strategic markets.

In logistics, it’s not just about moving freight. It’s about connecting markets, building trust, and creating relationships that cross oceans.

We are driving the growth of an international logistics brand in the Netherlands, with a strong strategic focus on ocean freight and air support, and we are looking for the professional who will lead this commercial expansion.

🚢 The Challenge

Your mission will be to:

• Design and execute the commercial strategy across the U.S.
• Develop international business primarily in ocean freight (FCL / LCL).
• Strengthen transatlantic connections and global opportunities.
• Coordinate with different U.S. branches.
• Represent the brand with key strategic clients.
• Bring vision, structure, and sustainable growth to the organization.

We are seeking a growth-oriented professional with an international mindset and strong business acumen.

Requirements

• Solid experience in international logistics (ocean freight as core expertise).
• Proven track record in strategic business development.
• Must have: Active and transferable portfolio of international clients.
• English at a minimum C1 level.
• Native Dutch.

We highly value candidates who:

• Have led commercial teams or business structures.
• Are experienced working with high-volume exporters and importers.
• Bring a mid- to long-term business-building vision.

💼 What We Offer

• A project with real international ambition.
• A strategic leadership role with direct impact on growth.
• Autonomy and decision-making authority.
• A dynamic environment with global vision.
• Competitive compensation aligned with responsibility level and client portfolio brought.
• Attractive performance-based incentives tied to measurable growth.

🤝 If You See Yourself in This Role…

You may not be actively looking, but you could be ready for a broader challenge.

If you’re interested in learning more in a confidential setting, we would be glad to connect.