Sales Representative

Tech Rise; Schiphol; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Healthy work–life balance

Pension

Travel allowance

Job summary

A dynamic logistics firm in the Netherlands seeks a Sales Representative to drive client engagement within the perishables sector. You will identify potential clients, schedule meetings, and build long-term relationships while working closely with the Business Development team. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of sales experience, strong prospecting skills, and a Bachelor’s degree. This role offers flexible working arrangements, a competitive package, and a pathway to permanent employment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in sales, preferably in logistics or perishables.
• Strong prospecting and lead generation skills.
• Experience with CRM systems and sales tools.
• Experience working with CRM systems and sales tools.
• Results-driven mindset with strong follow-up discipline.
• Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify and contact potential clients in the perishables market.
• Schedule and conduct introductory meetings with prospects.
• Build and manage a healthy pipeline of opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver initial presentations on logistics solutions.
• Build and manage a healthy pipeline of opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with the Business Development team on qualified leads.
• Accurately record activities and maintain CRM data.

Skills

Sales experience

Prospecting skills

Communication skills

CRM systems knowledge

Results-driven mindset

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Sales tools

Job description

As a Sales Representative, you will be responsible for the early stages of the sales cycle within a perishables-focused logistics business. You will identify and engage potential clients, set up initial meetings, and help build the foundation for long-term commercial relationships. This role plays a key part in expanding the client base and creating new opportunities within the perishables sector.

Your Responsibilities

• Identify and contact potential clients in the perishables market
• Schedule and conduct introductory meetings with prospects
• Qualify leads and understand customer needs
• Prepare and deliver initial presentations on logistics solutions
• Build and manage a healthy pipeline of opportunities
• Collaborate closely with the Business Development team on qualified leads
• Accurately record activities and maintain CRM data

Your Skills & Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in sales (logistics or perishables experience preferred)
• Strong prospecting and lead generation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Experience working with CRM systems and sales tools
• Results-driven mindset with strong follow-up discipline
• Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

Why Join

You’ll join a dynamic and ambitious team in an environment that values development and progression. The role offers flexible working arrangements, a healthy work–life balance, and a competitive employment package including pension and travel allowance. The position starts with a fixed-term contract with the intention of moving to permanent employment.

Pre-employment screening may be required.