Sales Development Expert Italy

2 giorni fa

Varese, Lombardia, Italia CEVA Logistics Tempo pieno
Overview

As Field Sales Specialist – Ground & Rail, you drive growth in road and rail freight by expanding the customer portfolio and delivering tailored intermodal solutions. You work closely with cross-functional teams to design competitive transport offerings and manage end-to-end commercial activities. Your role balances new business development with strong account management to sustain profitability. This is a dynamic chance to shape logistics strategies in a global, inclusive environment.

Retribuzione / Benefits
  • Hybrid working model
  • Company car
  • Life insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Meal vouchers
  • Career and skills development opportunities
Responsabilità
  • Retain, strengthen and grow the assigned customer portfolio with high satisfaction and loyalty
  • Acquire new customers via prospecting, networking, market analysis, and targeted business development
  • Identify opportunities in road freight, rail freight, and intermodal markets
  • Promote Ground & Rail services and tailored logistics solutions for domestic and international transport
  • Lead commercial activities aligned with sales strategy and targets
  • Prepare customized commercial proposals based on customer needs
  • Support tender and RFQ processes in collaboration with Front Office, Middle Office, Procurement, and others
  • Maintain an accurate sales pipeline
  • Define SOPs based on customer expectations and service requirements
  • Provide Customer Operations Support with required commercial/operational information
  • Communicate customer requirements and procedures to operational teams
  • Monitor implementation of customer commitments with internal functions
  • Collaborate with international network to exchange information and develop cross-border opportunities
  • Explain transport costs and profitability to Finance and prepare for customer account openings
  • Act as main commercial contact for assigned customers and coordinate internal stakeholders
  • Identify effective road, rail, and intermodal transport solutions with operations and procurement
  • Prepare commercial documents and assist in drafting customer contracts
  • Escalate contractual, regulatory, or risk issues to Legal as needed
  • Provide market insights to support budgeting and forecasting
  • Prepare sales activity reports, maintain CRM data, and participate in reviews
Requisiti fondamentali
  • Commercial experience in road transportation, rail freight, intermodal solutions, freight forwarding, or logistics
  • Strong knowledge of domestic and international Ground & Rail markets and processes
  • Understanding of FTL, LTL, groupage, rail freight, and intermodal solutions
  • Proven ability to acquire new customers and develop existing accounts
  • Experience in negotiations, tenders, RFQs, and creating customer proposals
  • Ability to analyze transport costs, margins, and profitability
  • Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-management skills
  • Results-driven, proactive, and customer-focused approach
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Good organizational and time-management skills
  • Fluency in English
  • Travel availability within territory
  • Valid driving licence
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Relationship management
  • Knowledge of Ground & Rail transportation
  • Intermodal logistics expertise
  • Understanding of FTL/LTL and groupage