Outside Sales Executive

OOCL Logistics Group; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OOCL Logistics Group in Rotterdam is seeking an Outside Sales Executive to drive new business development, manage key accounts, and grow revenue within the Netherlands. You will coordinate with internal teams to deliver comprehensive logistics and supply chain solutions, including sea/air freight and contract logistics.

The role requires at least 2 years in sales, fluency in Dutch and English, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• HBO level with a commercial mindset.
• Familiar with international supply chain and transport modes.
• Minimum 2 years in sales as a Sales Executive.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• Proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business in the appointed area and/or market segment, focusing on Supply Chain Management and Warehousing & Contract Logistics.
• Identify the total supply chain demands of customers and collaborate with other support teams on proposals and quotations.
• Manage key accounts in the area, prepare budgets and incremental sales plans, and drive sales across the region.
• Maintain account relationships, provide solutions for operational issues, and involve operations and service teams in projects.
• Conduct sales negotiations and analyze revenue and cost structures to close deals.
• Achieve monthly/yearly sales targets and establish long-term strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with customer service, operations and project teams to ensure excellent service.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Communication

Persuasion

Prioritization

Customer orientation

Education

HBO level with commercial mindset

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Outside Sales Executive - Marketing & Sales

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Sep 8, 2026

OOCL Logistics is an independent and neutral logistics service provider that operatesworldwide. Through a network of more than 130 of its own offices, OOCL Logisticsoffers innovative logistics and Supply Chain Management Services to its customers. This can relate to both international and local levels. The principle is always the same:providing the optimal solution for each customer.

OOCL Logistics (Europe) Ltd is looking for its office in Rotterdam for a

Outside Sales Executive

Job Description:

As a Sales Executive, you are able to implement the commercial policy of theorganization in the Netherlands. You draw up action plans, set the right priorities, andindependently seek out new customers and opportunities. You manage existingaccounts and know how to further develop relationships and increase revenue. Youcan work independently, are active in sales activities both inside and outside the office,follow market developments, and negotiate with suppliers. You have experience withsea and air freight, warehousing & distribution, and sufficient knowledge of customsprocedures. In addition, you work together with (sales) colleagues both domesticallyand internationally. You also record all your activities in our CRM system.

• HBO working and thinking level with a commercial mindset.
• You are familiar with (international) supply chain management services and with thedifferent modes of transport. (Sea & Air)
• You have at least 2 years of experience as a Sales Executive in a similar position.
• You are proficient in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
• Extensive experience in MS Office applications.
• We expect drive, customer orientation, and organizational skills, as well as goodcommunication skills and persuasiveness. You are able to set priorities.
• You are available full-time.

Activities

• Develop 'new business' in the assigned area and/or market segment. Focusmainly on Supply Chain Management and Warehousing & Contract Logistics.
• Identify the total supply chain demands of customers and collaborate with othersupport teams in devising proposals and quotations.
• Manage key account customers in the assigned area, prepare the budget andincremental sales plan, and integrate it and lead the incremental sales for theresponsible accounts across the region.
• Manage account/customer relationship; provide solutions for critical operationalissues. Involve the operational team and the customer service team in problemsolving and the implementation of new projects.
• Conduct sales negotiations with (potential) clients through analysis of thebusiness structure in terms of revenue and costs.
• Achieve the sales targets assigned on a monthly/yearly basis.
• Establish a long-term strategic partnership with clients, account management,and contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with the customer service, operations, and project team to ensureexcellent service.
• Share valuable market information within the team and network for strategicdecision-making by management.
• Develop extensive knowledge of the client's industry, their customers, and theircritical business issues, including finance, operations, and the supply chain.
• Regularly consult with clients regarding performance results (QBRs), includingcomparing KPIs agreed upon by the client, and regularly organize a meetingwith the operations and service team.
• Contract negotiations or requesting a new quote for additional assignments forthe clients.

Will you be our new colleague?

Who knows, maybe we will meet each other soon at our office in Rotterdam!