Business Development Specialist

Hace 7 días

Paterna Valencia, Huerta Oeste (comarca); Provincia de Valencia; Comunidad Valenciana, España ALS Customs Services Jornada completa

Business Unit

BU Air & Ocean

Business Line

BL Ocean Transport

Target Hire Date

What You Can Expect

  • Win, retain, and develop C & above customers, with a strong focus on Reefer business in the Mediterranean region , through proactive hunting and relationship management.
  • Develop a strong and constantly refreshed pipeline of opportunities, particularly within the Reefer segment , maintained and reported via the company CRM (“Sugar CRM”), following corporate SOPs.
  • Conduct face-to-face sales meetings with prospects and customers across the Mediterranean region , aligned with the schedule and strategy defined by Inside Sales and management.
  • Assess prospective accounts for profitability, strategic relevance, Reefer potential , and fit within Rhenus Air & Ocean objectives.
  • Build rapport and trust with customers by understanding their business needs, cold chain requirements, seasonal flows, cargo characteristics, and challenges related to refrigerated transport .
  • Act as a subject‑matter expert in Reefer logistics , providing customers with tailored solutions and demonstrating strong knowledge of refrigerated container operations, temperature‑controlled cargo and associated requirements.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities within Reefer trades and Mediterranean markets , including import and export flows.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Product Teams, Station Management, Key Account Management) to ensure customer satisfaction and smooth onboarding of Reefer customers .
  • Develop and implement strategies and tactics to meet and exceed sales and gross profit targets, with a particular focus on growing the Reefer portfolio .

Monitor customer activity, including shipment volumes, lost clients, retention measures and Reefer volumes and market opportunities .

What You Bring

  • Requires a minimum of 1-3 years of field sales experience in freight forwarding, preferably with proven experience in Reefer / temperature‑controlled logistics, or at least two years of relevant operational experience.
  • Proven expertise in Reefer ocean freight and refrigerated container logistics, with a strong understanding of Reefer equipment, temperature‑controlled cargo, operational requirements and market dynamics.
  • Strong knowledge of Mediterranean Reefer trades and markets, including import/export flows and the main industries and cargo segments requiring temperature‑controlled transportation.
  • Good working knowledge of freight forwarding services, particularly Ocean Freight (import & export), Reefer, consolidation and multimodal solutions. Demonstrated competence in conflict management, decision making and strategic planning.
  • Strong hunter mentality, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and outstanding negotiation skills.
  • Ability to think outside the box, with an entrepreneurial and commercially driven mindset.
  • Strong work ethic and integrity.
  • Native Spanish, fluent written and spoken English, and willingness to travel extensively within the Mediterranean region.
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