Air & Sea Field Sales – South West Germany / Basel Region
Location: Villingen-Schwenningen / Freiburg Area (with regional coverage across South West Germany & Basel)
Altius is currently partnering with a global freight forwarder in the search for an experienced Air & Sea Field Sales Professional to join their team in the South West region of Germany. This is a key commercial role focused on driving new business development across both Airfreight and Seafreight solutions, with coverage extending from Villingen-Schwenningen/Freiburg through to the Basel region.
The company is well-established globally with a strong operational backbone and reputation in the market, making this an excellent opportunity for a sales-driven professional with a solid customer network and deep understanding of international forwarding.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify and win new business opportunities across air and sea freight
* Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing
* Develop strong relationships with prospective clients across South West Germany and Basel
* Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure service delivery aligns with client expectations
* Regular client visits across the assigned region
Candidate Profile:
* Proven track record in field sales within freight forwarding (air & sea)
* Strong knowledge of the South West Germany market (Freiburg, Villingen-Schwenningen, etc.) and/or Basel region
* Self-motivated, target-driven, and confident in client-facing environments
* Fluent in German, with professional English skills
Package:
* Salary depending on experience
* Performance-based bonus structure
* Company car
If you're looking for your next challenge within a international forwarder and enjoy the thrill of hunting new business, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply or contact Jamie Watts on jamie.watts@altius-talent.com