Junior Sales Executive
Location Frankfurt
Type Permanent
Sector Sales & Commercial development
Closing Date 16/11/2025
Junior Sales Representative – Airfreight
Frankfurt, Germany
About the Opportunity
Altius Talent is proud to be partnering with a well-established midsized freight forwarder who is looking to expand their commercial team in Frankfurt. With a strong presence in the German market and a reputation for delivering high-quality logistics solutions, our client is now seeking a motivated Junior Sales Representative (Airfreight).
This role is designed for candidates with a background in airfreight operations who are eager to transition into a client-facing, external sales position. You’ll be supported with structured training and mentorship to help you build a successful career in business development.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
This role is ideal for an airfreight operator who is ready to leverage their operational knowledge and take the next step into a commercial, client-facing career.
Frankfurt, Germany
About the Opportunity
Altius Talent is proud to be partnering with a well-established midsized freight forwarder who is looking to expand their commercial team in Frankfurt. With a strong presence in the German market and a reputation for delivering high-quality logistics solutions, our client is now seeking a motivated Junior Sales Representative (Airfreight).
This role is designed for candidates with a background in airfreight operations who are eager to transition into a client-facing, external sales position. You’ll be supported with structured training and mentorship to help you build a successful career in business development.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing airfreight customers in the Frankfurt region
- Identify and develop new business opportunities through proactive outreach and networking
- Prepare and present tailored airfreight solutions and quotations to clients
- Work closely with the operations team to ensure seamless handling of new accounts
- Maintain accurate records of pipeline, sales activities, and customer interactions in CRM systems
- Support senior sales colleagues on larger accounts while learning the full sales cycle
- Stay informed on market trends, airline capacity, and competitor activity
Requirements
- 3 + years’ experience in airfreight forwarding operations (export, import, or both)
- Strong understanding of airfreight processes and customer requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused approach
- Ambitious, proactive, and eager to develop a long-term career in sales
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Fluent in German and English (both written and spoken)
- A clear career development path into external sales with hands-on training
- Competitive base salary plus attractive commission structure
- Company car, laptop, and phone (after training/probation period)
- The chance to join a collaborative, growing forwarder with a strong brand in the German market
This role is ideal for an airfreight operator who is ready to leverage their operational knowledge and take the next step into a commercial, client-facing career.
Closing Date 16/11/2025
Job Contact
Name Jamie Watts
Email Jamie.Watts@altius-talent.com
Job Ref. 3887
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