Cold Chain Sales Executive

Cold Chain Sales Executive

The Opportunity

Maersk is strengthening its Cold Store Netherlands operation - a strategically important importfocused hub within Northern Europe. To support this growth we are looking for an experiencedCold Chain Sales Executive who can actively drive commercial expansion in the Dutch market.

This isnot a general logistics sales role. Success in this position requireshandson experience in cold storage or temperaturecontrolled logistics and the ability to engage customers commercially from day one.

If you are a proven cold chain salesperson who enjoys hunting building relationships and growing complex customer accounts this role offers high visibility strong commercial upside and real impact.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Highly attractive incentive (SIP) scheme with strong upside linked to cold store success
• Highimpact role in a strategically critical growth area
• Opportunity to shape and grow Maersks cold chain footprint in the Netherlands

About the Role

As a Cold Chain Sales Executive you will be on the frontline of commercial growth for our cold storage business. You will convert Contract Logistics and Cold Chain opportunities into cold store volume and revenue working closely with customers operations and product teams.

You will engage directly withimporters and exporters of fresh produce protein fish and other temperaturecontrolled commodities positioning Cold Store Netherlands as a preferred European import hub for trade lanes fromLatin America India South Africa and beyond.

The role requires an entrepreneurial sales mindset strong market credibility and the ability to navigate a complex cold storage environment.

What Youll Be Doing

• Proactively source and develop new business for cold storage and reefer solutions
• Manage and grow a portfolio of cold chain customers in the Dutch market
• Identify qualify and convert opportunities into longterm partnerships
• Build tailored commercial solutions based on customer pain points and cold chain requirements
• Position Cold Store Netherlands as a strategic import hub for key global trade lanes
• Lead the full sales cycle: prospecting pitching negotiation and contract closure
• Develop pricing proposals and manage commercial terms
• Work closely with Operations Product and Account Management to ensure smooth onboarding and delivery
• Strengthen Maersks endtoend cold chain offering including cold storage reefer transport customs brokerage and integrated logistics solutions

Who Were Looking For

• Proven experience in cold storage or temperaturecontrolled logistics
• Background in sales commercial or account management roles within the cold chain
• Strong understanding of the Dutch cold chain market and customer landscape
• Existing customer credibility and the confidence to engage senior stakeholders
• Comfortable with hunting relationshipled selling and longterm customer engagement
• Enjoys being in the market meeting customers and building trust over time
• Able to operate independently manage ambiguity and deliver commercial results

As part of our pre-employment screening we ask you to provide a VOG.

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