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Business Development Specialist

Rhenus Logistics
Rhenus Logistics
Barcelona, SpainOn-siteCompetitiveMid · 1-3 yearsPermanentRemote: On Site🇪🇸Spanish: Native

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 1-3 years field sales in freight forwarding or two years of operational experience.
Good working knowledge of freight forwarding services, including ocean and air,
freight (import & export), consolidation.
Demonstrated competence in conflict management, decision making and strategic planning.
Strong hunter mentality / good communication and interpersonal skills/Outstanding negotiation skills.
Ability to think out of the box (Entrepreneur).
Strong work-ethic and integrity.
Native Spanish. Willingness to travel as well as fluency in written and spoken English.

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What You Can Expect:

  • Win, retain, and develop C & above customers through proactive "hunting" and relationship management.
  • Develop a strong and constantly refreshed pipeline of opportunities, maintained and reported via the company CRM ("Sugar CRM"), following corporate SOPs.
  • Conduct face-to-face sales meetings with prospects and customers, aligned with the schedule and strategy defined by inside sales and management.
  • Assess prospective accounts for profitability, strategic relevance, and fit within Rhenus Air & Ocean objectives.
  • Build rapport and trust with customers by understanding their business needs and industry challenges.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Product Teams, Station Management, Key Account Management) to ensure customer satisfaction and smooth onboarding.
  • Support the transfer of smaller (D-level) accounts to inside sales or other appropriate departments.
  • Ensure the proper handover of strategic accounts to the Key Account Management team when required.
  • Develop and implement strategies and tactics to meet and exceed sales and gross profit targets.
  • Monitor customer activity, including shipment volumes, lost clients, and retention measures.
  • Execute sales plans in line with the company's annual growth plan.
  • Report all sales activity (Meetings, Contacts, Opportunities, Leads) accurately and on time in the CRM.
  • Participate in all sales trainings scheduled by Rhenus Air & Ocean and actively share best practices.
  • Recommend customer solutions based on strong industry and product knowledge.
  • Identify and manage opportunities and risks to safeguard Rhenus A&O's business interests.
  • Maintain high standards of compliance and professionalism, adhering to all internal policies and country regulations.

What You Bring:

  • Requires a minimum of 1-3 years field sales in freight forwarding or two years of operational experience.
  • Good working knowledge of freight forwarding services, including ocean and air,

freight (import & export), consolidation.

  • Demonstrated competence in conflict management, decision making and strategic planning.
  • Strong hunter mentality / good communication and interpersonal skills/Outstanding negotiation skills.
  • Ability to think out of the box (Entrepreneur).
  • Strong work-ethic and integrity.
  • Native Spanish. Willingness to travel as well as fluency in written and spoken English.

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