Sales Executive

APM Terminals; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Sales Executive to drive growth in logistics. You will be on the frontline, proactively hunting for new customers and creating opportunities for our products in a fast-paced, international environment.

You will collaborate with colleagues across the world, develop your commercial skillset, and represent Maersk at events to expand your network and customer reach.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales within the logistics sector or freight forwarding.
• Proven ability to identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with customers.

Responsibilities

• Proactively hunt for new business opportunities.
• Identify, qualify, and secure new customers through research, outreach, and market engagement.
• Build tailored value propositions based on customer needs.
• Drive the full sales cycle - from prospecting and pitching to negotiation and contract closure.
• Monitor customer performance during onboarding and address challenges early.
• Represent Maersk at industry events, trade fairs, and customer forums to expand the network.
• Share market insights with product and marketing teams to strengthen customer offerings.
• Support the expansion of Maersk’s presence within key industry verticals.

Skills

Sales experience in logistics

Hunter mentality

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proactive mindset

Curiosity about global logistics

Job description

Sales Executive You will be on the frontline of growth - proactively hunting for new customers and creating strong opportunities for our products. This role is perfect for someone energetic, driven, and excited by the challenge of winning new business in a fast-paced, international environment. You will collaborate with colleagues and clients across the world and develop your commercial skillset within a business known for innovation, global reach, and career growth opportunities. If you are passionate about sales, motivated by targets, and excited to build relationships in a dynamic industry, this is your chance to make an impact and grow with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively hunt for new business opportunities.
• Identify, qualify, and secure new customers through research, outreach, and market engagement.
• Build tailored value propositions based on customer needs.
• Drive the full sales cycle - from prospecting and pitching to negotiation and contract closure.
• Monitor customer performance during the onboarding period and address any challenges early.
• Represent Maersk at industry events, trade fairs, and customer forums to expand your network.
• Share market insights with product and marketing teams to strengthen our customer offerings.
• Support the expansion of Maersk’s presence within key industry verticals.

What We’re Looking For

• Sales experience in logistics business and knowledge of the market
• High energy, strong motivation, and a true hunter mentality - someone excited to chase new opportunities.
• Confidence in approaching new customers and building early relationships.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• A proactive mindset, resilience, and the ability to perform in a competitive environment.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn about global logistics.

As part of our pre-employment screening, we ask you to provide a VOG.

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A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. For more information click here. All the way.