Europe Growth Lead & Netherlands Office Head

XOCEAN; IJmuiden; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

XOCEAN is looking for a General Manager based in the Netherlands to drive commercial growth across Europe. This role involves establishing the Netherlands office, managing a local team, and developing customer relationships. The ideal candidate has strong business development experience, proven ability to build client partnerships, and has successfully set up new offices in international markets.

The successful candidate will also ensure operational readiness and have hands-on experience in logistics and compliance. Candidates must have the right to work in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of establishing a new regional office.
• Experience managing and growing a team.
• Hands-on operational experience in logistics and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial growth across Europe from the Netherlands.
• Develop relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
• Establish XOCEAN’s physical presence in the Netherlands.
• Recruit and manage the Netherlands team.
• Define the regional operating model.

Skills

Senior commercial or business development experience

Ability to develop client relationships

Experience in competitive tenders

Strong judgement on pricing and risk

Comfort with data-driven decision-making

Ability to manage priorities

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

XOCEAN is looking for a General Manager based in the Netherlands to drive commercial growth across Europe. This role involves establishing the Netherlands office, managing a local team, and developing customer relationships. The ideal candidate has strong business development experience, proven ability to build client partnerships, and has successfully set up new offices in international markets.

The successful candidate will also ensure operational readiness and have hands-on experience in logistics and compliance. Candidates must have the right to work in the Netherlands.