Sales Executive

Maersk; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking a Sales Executive to drive growth in Rotterdam by proactively pursuing new customers and shaping opportunities across our products. You will work with teams worldwide and develop your commercial skills within a globally innovative company.

Ideal candidates bring energy, resilience, and a hunter mentality to win in a fast-paced, international logistics environment, with a track record in building relationships and closing sales.

Qualifications

• Sales experience in logistics business.
• High energy, strong motivation, and a hunter mentality.
• Confidence in approaching new customers and building relationships.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proactive mindset, resilience, and ability to perform in a competitive environment.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn about global logistics.

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 your network.
• Share market insights with product and marketing teams to strengthen offerings.
• Support the expansion of Maersk’s presence within key industry verticals.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Hunter mentality

Relationship building

Energy and drive

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.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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