Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity within a growing company centrally located in Rotterdam. We are looking for someone with a trading background, who is commercially astute, thrives in a fast paced setting and is a confident and strong communicator
Key responsibilities:
- Development of international B2B sales (increasing coverage and sales volume).
- Working with a cross-functional team on foreign trade issues (with the legal department, logistics department, quality department, accounting).
- Negotiating with key partners.
- Creating and developing the client base.
- Expanding the assortment for customers and increasing sales volume.
- Planning the development of trade activities for the next 1-3 years.
- Participation in relevant exhibitions and fairs including other countries.
- Reporting regularly on work results.
Requirements:
- Higher education.
- Minimum 4–6 years of experience in international trading or business development from which minimum 2 years of experience in working with a subordinate team in a similar position.
- Solid understanding of foreign trade operations, international logistics, Incoterms, supply chain management and international trade law.
- Excellent sales and negotiation skills, with the ability to understand client needs, close deals effectively, and maintain long-term business relations.
- Strong knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks, including trade legislation, product certification requirements, and compliance standards for goods entering European markets.
- Willingness for international business trips.
- Analytical skills, structure.
- Able to collaborate effectively within a team and work independently when needed.
- Fluent in English and knowledge of any other foreign language is a plus.
- Residing in the Netherlands, ideally in Rotterdam area.
What the client offers:
- Centrally located in Rotterdam
- Base salary: in line with market, depending on experience
- Performance bonus directly tied to commercial results;
- Full-time, hybrid working discussable;
- Direct communication lines to management;
- Hybrid working possibilities