On behalf of an internationally successful logistics service provider with a global network, we are seeking an experienced sales professional to support the continued growth of its business in the Nuremberg metropolitan region.
Our client is one of the established providers of international transport and logistics solutions. With a strong commitment to quality, short decision-making processes, and a collaborative corporate culture, the company develops tailored logistics concepts for customers across industrial, commercial, and technology-driven sectors.
Your Role
In this position, you will be responsible for acquiring new business while strengthening and expanding existing customer relationships. You will combine strategic market development with hands-on sales expertise, working closely with internal teams to design customized transport and logistics solutions.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Driving the sales of national and international transport and logistics services
- Identifying, qualifying, and developing new business opportunities within your assigned sales territory
- Expanding and strengthening existing customer relationships
- Monitoring and analysing market trends, customer requirements, and competitive developments to identify new business potential
- Managing tenders and preparing customer-specific proposals, presentations, and solution concepts
- Leading contract and commercial negotiations through to successful completion
- Developing tailored transport and logistics solutions in close cooperation with operational and specialist teams
- Supporting the implementation of new customer projects through to a successful operational handover
Your Profile
You have a proven track record in logistics sales and understand the requirements of modern supply chains. You combine commercial awareness with strong negotiation skills, initiative, and a genuine customer-focused mindset.
Ideally, you bring:
- A degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification, or vocational training in Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services
- Several years of experience in Sales, Business Development, or Key Account Management within the logistics industry
- Solid knowledge of international transport and logistics processes
- Experience in developing and presenting customer-specific logistics solutions
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills in both German and English
- Willingness to travel throughout Germany and internationally when required
- Strong communication, negotiation, and commercial skills with an entrepreneurial mindset
What Our Client Offers
Our client offers an international working environment with a high level of responsibility and excellent long-term career opportunities. The corporate culture is characterised by trust, teamwork, and fast decision-making processes.
You can expect:
- Flat hierarchies and a high degree of personal responsibility
- An international network with outstanding long-term career prospects
- Individual training and professional development programmes
- Attractive performance-related compensation
- Modern working conditions and flexible working arrangements
- Company pension scheme and additional employee benefits
- A collaborative team culture with regular team events, sports activities, and social initiatives
Interested?
If you are looking to apply your sales expertise in an international logistics environment and actively contribute to the continued success of a leading logistics provider, we look forward to hearing from you.
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
Christian Nebel
Executive Search Consultant
WCL – Worldwide Consultants in Logistics GmbH
E-mail: cn@wcl.de.