Junior District Sales Executive
Expeditors · Machelen, Vlaanderen, Belgium
We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!
Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.
Our Mission
We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!
As a Junior District Sales Executive, you will play a key role in growing our local business by bringing in new customers and ensuring high-quality account follow-up. Your daily activities will be driven by a variety of practical and impactful sales initiatives, including:
Business Development
- Manage a portfolio of prospects and customers within a defined geographic territory in the Belgian region.
- Identify new business opportunities, analyze competitors, and propose tailored international logistics solutions (transportation, customs brokerage, warehousing, etc.).
- Present value-added proposals, including logistics solution designs and cost-benefit analyses.
Customer Relationship Management
- Meet regularly with customers on-site.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with key contacts.
- Support the onboarding of new customers, including team introductions, building your internal global network, handling administrative requirements, and ensuring smooth information transfer.
Follow-up & Reporting
- Maintain accurate and timely commercial information within our CRM system.
- Participate in account reviews, communicate customer expectations to internal teams, and support problem-resolution efforts, including payment follow-up when necessary.
Training & Collaboration
- Participate in internal training programs to strengthen your sales skills and product knowledge.
- Work closely with local operational teams (Customs, Transportation, IT, etc.) and regional subject matter experts to build tailored customer solutions.
Market Awareness & Engagement
- Represent Expeditors at local professional networks and industry events as directed by management.
- Be prepared to contribute to additional projects or assignments based on local or regional priorities.
- First experience in logistics and/or sales
- Ability to analyze situations, develop strategic solutions, and act with agility
- Proficiency in both French and English, written and spoken
- Comfort using digital tools and technology
- High level of autonomy combined with a strong team spirit
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire trust and gain commitment
- Strong commercial drive, competitive mindset, and results orientation
- Eager to hunt
Candidates must be eligible to work in Belgium and have a valid work permit.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Hospitalization Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Training and Personnel Development Program
- Possibility of Bike Lease
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO Guidelines.