Rhenus Logistics is a leading global logistics service provider with an annual turnover of approximately 8.6 billion euros and operations in over 50 countries. The company specializes in contract logistics, freight logistics, and port logistics, managing complex supply chains and providing innovative value-added services across various industries including automotive, retail, and healthcare.

In Spain, Rhenus maintains a robust network with a significant presence in major industrial hubs and ports. For international professionals, the company offers a multicultural environment and roles ranging from specialized customs operations to corporate functions like finance and HR, often requiring multilingual capabilities to manage global trade flows and international client relations.

Founded in 1912 in Germany, Rhenus began as a joint venture for Rhine river shipping. Over a century, it expanded globally through strategic acquisitions and diversification into air, ocean, and road freight.

For international professionals

Operates an extensive network of over 30 locations across Spain, including major hubs in Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia.
Offers specialized roles in Air & Ocean freight and Customs that frequently require English or other European languages.
Provides structured career development and internal mobility opportunities within a global corporate framework.
The Spanish division is a critical part of the Rhenus European road freight network, ideal for logistics experts with cross-border experience.

Sales Development Specialist

Rhenus Logistics

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What You Can Expect:

Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of A, B, C & (D customers -where justified by life cycle and potential). This pipeline should be clean and constantly refreshed with new customers and opportunities.
Conduct customer visits to understand logistics needs, trade lanes, volumes, and challenges.
Comply with all company rules regarding CRM usage/KPI and maintain a pipeline exclusively through the CRM.
Constant focus on hunting new relationships with A, B, C & (D customers -where justified by life cycle and potential)
Maintain strong relationship with existing A, B, C & (D customers -where justified by life cycle and potential.
Provide accurate forecasts and maintain a healthy sales funnel.
Handover new customers with clear SOPs to operations teams.
Resolve customer issues in a fast and timely manner to maintain satisfaction
Monitor customer and market development

What You Bring:

Bachelor degree in Business/ Logistics or equivalent experience in logistics;
A minimum of 5 years field sales in freight forwarding (especially Air & Ocean)
Decisions and Problem Solving - analyzing information, evaluating results and using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions
Results Orientation - demonstrates a clear understanding of expected outcomes. Sets personal targets and strives to achieve them.
Client Focused - able to anticipate and identify customers' needs and expectations and what constitutes positive customer satisfaction
Ability to think out of the box (Entrepreneur)
Strong work-ethic and integrity
Willingness to travel as well as fluency in written and spoken English
Strong negotiation skills