Commercial Manager
BigLift Shipping B.V., is a shipping company based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. BigLift a world leader in heavy cargo transport. Operating a fleet of 25 state of the art heavy lift and heavy transport vessels, complex cargo operations in heavy lift, heavy transport or offshore supply are day-to-day business. This year we are celebrating our 50th anniversary. We provide an extensive range of engineered solutions in various industries worldwide, in close cooperation with our customers and we value a long-term relation with our customers and partners. Together with our clients we resolve their transportation requirements. That is why BigLift continuously invests in developing office staff and new build vessels.
In the Commercial Shipping Department in Amsterdam, we are looking for a Commercial Manager Shipping.
What is the Job about:
The Commercial Manager combines Sales and Business Development tasks for a specific region or product group. It is important to maintain excellent relations with our customers in our network and to actively identify future business opportunities. Moreover, the Commercial Manager looks to expand our network and market share in Heavy Lift Transportation and Offshore Supply, to ensure invitations for tenders and to contribute to positive relations with our clients. As Commercial Manager, you will be an integral part of the commercial team which is dedicated to delivering tailor-made engineered solutions to our customers. Regularly in close cooperation with the other Spliethoff Group companies.
What would be your job:
- Manage client relationships by regular contact and visit, this in close coordination with our international office and agency network.
- Stay in regular contact with clients, BigLift offices abroad and commercial agents in the assigned regions.
- Proactively investigate and canvass special cargoes for our Heavy lift and Heavy transport vessels.
- Work out daily inquiries and liaise with the operations department for operational and technical input where needed.
- Negotiate freight rates and contract details, tariffs and conditions, and present firm offers to clients.
- Liaise with our Operations, Engineering, and QHSE departments, to safeguard the smooth execution of the contracted works.
- Stay fully updated and proactively act on market developments and trends.
What do we ask:
- 2+ years experience in a commercial role, preferably in the marine industry;
- A proven track-record of securing sales and business opportunities;
- A great listener and communicator, at least in the English language;
- A strong but flexible personality willing to be part of the team;
- A creative mind, entrepreneurship and you like to travel;
- Able to liaise at all levels of an organisation, both internally and externally.
What do we offer:
A challenging and interesting position in a dynamic organisation. Apart from our competitive salaries, we offer excellent benefits like: a solid pension package, 29 leave days per year, training and education possibilities, informal working environment, in-house fitness facilities, social get-togethers on a regular basis.
Information and application
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from Johan Boer (Commercial Director) via number +31-20-4488310.
Applications should respond specifically to the requirements and can be sent, together with a curriculum vitae and motivation letter, to our hr@bigliftshipping.com
Acquisitions by staffing agencies and other third parties will not be taken into consideration.