Senior Freight Forwarding Sales Executive
About Job
About Job
Senior Freight Forwarding Sales Executive
OCS Forwarding B.V. / Izmir TURIYE
About Us
OCS Forwarding B.V. is an international freight forwarding company and time being providing commercial and back-office support to Ozer Logistics B.V., Rotterdam.
To strengthen our commercial team, we are looking for an experienced and commercially drivenSenior Freight Forwarding Sales Executive with a strong background in international freight forwarding.
This position is ideal for someone who understands both the commercial and operational aspects of freight forwarding and enjoys building long-term customer relationships.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage and develop the existing customer portfolio of Ozer Logistics B.V.
- Generate new business opportunities through active sales and networking.
- Prepare professional freight quotations for FCL, LCL and multimodal shipments.
- Negotiate freight rates with shipping lines, carriers and international agents.
- Follow up quotations and convert opportunities into confirmed business.
- Build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
- Cooperate closely with the operations team to ensure smooth execution of shipments.
- Analyze transport solutions and offer the most competitive logistics options.
- Monitor market developments and identify commercial opportunities.
- Represent the company during customer meetings, networking events and international business visits when required.
Candidate Profile
- Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience.
- At least 5–10 years of proven experience in international freight forwarding.
- Strong commercial mindset with excellent negotiation skills.
- Extensive knowledge of FCL, LCL and international ocean freight.
- Cross trade shipments experienne
- Good understanding of road, air and multimodal transport is an advantage.
- Experienced in preparing quotations, pricing and freight procurement.
- Familiar with shipping line and carrier booking systems.
- Strong knowledge of Incoterms and international logistics processes.
- Operational freight forwarding experience is considered a strong advantage.
- Fluent in English and Turkish (spoken and written)
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Able to work independently while functioning effectively within an international team.
- Proactive, analytical and solution-oriented.
- Willing to travel internationally when required.
What We Offer
- An international and dynamic working environment.
- Opportunity to work with an established customer portfolio.
- High level of responsibility and commercial independence.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Excellent opportunities for professional growth.
- A supportive and experienced international team.
If you have a passion for international logistics and enjoy developing long-term customer relationships, we would be pleased to receive your application.
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