Sales Executive
Key Skills
Job Description
Company Description Eucon Shipping & Transport Ltd. are Irelands largest indigenous short sea shipping line specialising in the lift-on lift off sector operating with a container fleet of over 4,500 pieces of kit, utilising 13 vessels (between own and slot charters) operating between Rotterdam, Antwerp, and all major Irish Ports. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Sales Executive role based in our Rotterdam office. The Dutch commercial team is a dynamic team with a strong reputation for growth of our existing client base and development of new business opportunities. Key Responsibilties Act as key account point of contact for a portfolio of Eucon clients. Develop and grow the volumes associated to the portfolio. Grow the bottom-line margins associated to the portfolio. Find new business opportunities to add to your portfolio. Take appropriate actions within reason to maintain client satisfaction. Assist other members of the Eucon Sales Team in developing their accounts. Prepare regular performance briefings on client activities under your remit. Maintain the commercial administration of your accounts in our operating systems. Ensure accurate billing and fast response time to accounts queries. Research market for latest developments and share findings with the NL / IE / NIE Commercial team. Assist the Commercial Team with fast response time to rate requests. Work closely with our Customer Services Team to ensure they are aware of client expectations. Adapt to changing marketing circumstances. Assist as otherwise directed. Qualifications Strong sales and account management skills, including prospecting, negotiation, and relationship building in a B2B environment. Good communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex service offerings clearly and professionally. Results-oriented mindset with strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to handle multiple accounts and deadlines. Collaborative working style and the ability to coordinate effectively with operational and customer service teams. Relevant experience in sales within shipping, logistics, or related sectors is desirable. Formal education in business, logistics, supply chain, or a related discipline is an advantage. Fluency in English; additional European languages are beneficial Please send any expressions of interest accompanied by recent curriculum vitae to Martijn Oskam at [email protected]
Core Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of client accounts, grow sales volumes and margins, identify new business opportunities, and maintain client satisfaction. Coordinate with sales, customer service, and operations teams; handle account administration, billing, rate requests, performance briefings, and market research.
Requirements
Candidates should have strong B2B sales and account management skills, including prospecting, negotiation, and relationship building, along with clear communication and presentation abilities. Strong organization, time management, and collaboration skills are expected; relevant shipping or logistics experience and formal education in business, logistics, or supply chain are advantageous, as is fluency in English.
About Eucon Shipping & Transport Ltd.
Industry: Maritime Transportation
Company size: 51-200 employees
Eucon Shipping & Transport Ltd. is an Irish shipping company, providing a short sea door to door service between Ireland and Continental Europe and a dedicated feeder service between Ireland and the major deep-sea ports in Western Europe. As part of the Container & Terminal division of the Irish Continental Group (ICG), we operate a fleet of modern container vessels, connecting the Irish ports of Dublin, Cork and Belfast with the continental ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp. In Dublin and Belfast, we operate from ICG wholly owned container terminals (DFT in Dublin and BCT in Belfast), both of whom employ the latest modern and efficient handling machinery and systems. The Irish innovators We are committed to the enhancement of customer service through technological development, highly trained staff and continuous change to meet the needs of a growing customer base. By Sea, road, rail or barge Operating between Ireland and Poland in Nothern Europe to Italy in the south, Eucon’s door to door container service utilise the excellent European road, rail and inland waterway networks via the hub ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp. Determine the optimal port and vessel for your shipment with the Eucon sailing schedule, or request a log-in via our website www.eucon.nl