Inside Sales Executive

Il y a 2 jours

Antwerpen, Belgique Herfurth Group Temps plein 38 000 € - 52 000 € Contrat

Company Description

The Herfurth Group, founded in 1899, is a 100% family-owned logistics and shipping company with a long-standing tradition of sustainable growth through reinvestment, acquisitions, and partnerships. The Group employs around 400 team members, primarily based in Belgium and The Netherlands and collaborates with agents worldwide to deliver consistent, tailored service. Herfurth offers comprehensive logistics solutions including air and sea freight, import/export, customs clearance, warehousing, value-added logistics, multimodal distribution, and shipping agency services. The company also provides container depot as well as specialized services such as sourcing and fiscal representation. Guided by its mission and culture, Herfurth focuses on delivering dedicated, personalized service to customers across global markets.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Inside Sales Executive role based in Antwerp. The Inside Sales Executive is responsible for qualifying leads and converting prospects into customers for Herfurth’s logistics and shipping services. The role includes daily tasks such as handling customer inquiries, preparing and following up on quotes, maintaining accurate records in CRM systems and coordinating closely with operations and customer service teams to ensure smooth service delivery. The Inside Sales Executive will proactively identify new business opportunities, nurture relationships with existing customers and collaborate with colleagues to meet sales targets and support overall commercial goals.

Qualifications

  • Strong Inside Sales and Sales skills, with experience managing the full sales cycle from lead qualification to closing.
  • Proficiency in Lead Generation, including prospecting, research, and building a quality sales pipeline.
  • Excellent Communication and Customer Service skills, with the ability to build trust and maintain long-term client relationships.
  • Experience in logistics, freight forwarding or related industries is highly beneficial.
  • Comfort using CRM tools and Microsoft Office (or similar) to manage accounts and report on sales activities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with operations and commercial teams, while managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail when preparing quotes and contracts.
  • Professional proficiency in English; additional European languages are an asset.
  • Previous experience in an inside sales or account management role is preferred.