Business Development Manager

Location Germany
Contact name: Jamie Watts

Contact email: jamie.watts@altius-talent.com
Job ref: 3818
Published: about 4 hours ago

Air & Sea Field Sales – South West Germany / Basel Region

Location: Villingen-Schwenningen / Freiburg Area (with regional coverage across South West Germany & Basel)

Altius is currently partnering with a global freight forwarder in the search for an experienced Air & Sea Field Sales Professional to join their team in the South West region of Germany. This is a key commercial role focused on driving new business development across both Airfreight and Seafreight solutions, with coverage extending from Villingen-Schwenningen/Freiburg through to the Basel region.

 

The company is well-established globally with a strong operational backbone and reputation in the market, making this an excellent opportunity for a sales-driven professional with a solid customer network and deep understanding of international forwarding.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Identify and win new business opportunities across air and sea freight
  • Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing
  • Develop strong relationships with prospective clients across South West Germany and Basel
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure service delivery aligns with client expectations
  • Regular client visits across the assigned region

 

Candidate Profile:

 

  • Proven track record in field sales within freight forwarding (air & sea)
  • Strong knowledge of the South West Germany market (Freiburg, Villingen-Schwenningen, etc.) and/or Basel region
  • Self-motivated, target-driven, and confident in client-facing environments
  • Fluent in German, with professional English skills

 

Package:

 

  • Salary depending on experience
  • Performance-based bonus structure
  • Company car

 

If you're looking for your next challenge within a international forwarder and enjoy the thrill of hunting new business, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply or contact Jamie Watts on jamie.watts@altius-talent.com