Business Development Manager
About Lalemant Trucking
Lalemant Trucking, part of the maritime group Lalemant (established in 1885) with headquarters in Ghent (BE) and subsidiaries all over Europe, is looking for an international business development manager for development of the German or Ukrainian market.
Responsibilities
- Searching new potential clients in the mentioned countries and starting to build a long term cooperation with them.
- Maintaining and further developing existing customer relations in the mentioned countries.
- Keep good relations with subcontractors (transport companies, freight forwarders, etc.)
- Report directly to the general management at the headquarters in Belgium.
Skills
- +/- 5 to 10 years’ experience in a relevant international sales role in an industrial environment
- Experience in transport & logistics (trucking by tipping truck, tilt trailer, coil trailer and reefer trucks)
- Experience in high-level price & contract negotiations with clients (decision makers) and subcontractors
- Preferably able to communicate in mother tongue of the mentioned country. Fluent in English.
- Taking initiative and acting proactively in a fast-moving logistic environment
- Working autonomously, set targets and develop transport markets with result and added value
- Willing to travel in the above mentioned region
What do we offer in return?
At Lalemant, you’ll join a warm and professional environment where passion for the industry is central. You’ll be part of a team of dedicated colleagues in a flexible workplace that encourages personal growth and development.
- A varied and challenging position in a fascinating international sector
- Internal and external training, with guidance from highly experienced colleagues, and opportunities to grow.
- Additional external courses to deepen your expertise in the world of logistics & sales.
- A work environment where initiative and engagement are truly appreciated
- An attractive salary package, including meal vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance, a multimedia budget, and more. There’s also the possibility to work via an independent contract.
- An informal work atmosphere where collaboration and initiative matter
- The flexibility to organize your week and, on top of the 20 statutory vacation days, 10 extra days off
Ready to come on board?
Send your CV and cover letter to our General Manager of Lalemant Trucking via Pierre.Thielemans@lalemant-trucking.com. We look forward to meeting you.