Key Account Manager

Commercial, self-starter and results-oriented. Do you recognize yourself in these words? For Koopman, we are looking for a Key Account Manager. You are energetic, assertive and have vision for sales.

You are a go-getter and results-oriented. You are substantively knowledgeable about the latest developments in the field of transportation and logistics. You will develop a strategic commercial plan focusing on key accounts and keep your sights open for other opportunities as well. People describe you as enthusiastic and persistent.

As Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for Koopman Cargo and TransMission and focus on strategic customers, for example, trading companies or the manufacturing industry. You will research which clients are a good fit for Koopman’s services and establish a relationship for a long-term partnership. You will be responsible for existing clients and also have focus on new business You have the seniority to be interlocutor at any level in a company. Upon success, you transfer the process to implementation and you feel the importance of monitoring this closely.

As Key Account Manager, your region is focused on the north. A possible strong network in the middle of the country is also negotiable. You have experience with tenders and making presentations and are able to write a business case.

Job Requirements

• HBO working and thinking level;
• network in trading companies or manufacturing industries;
• energetic, determined and strategic;
• Experience in the world of transportation or distribution is a plus.

Company Profile

Koopman Cargo BV is a leading carrier in the Benelux, transporting loads for the paper industry and providing dedicated distribution for customers in construction, automotive and industry. They manage several sites in the Netherlands with the help of a central planning office in Nijkerk. Koopman TransMission – Bergen op Zoom and Noordhorn part of Koopman Logistics Group B.V. – offers customized logistics solutions for companies in the North and South of the Netherlands, with 24-hour deliveries of various types of cargo in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. They are known for their personal customer approach and are part of the largest partnership of independent transport and distribution companies in the Benelux.

Both companies are part of Koopman Logistics Group B.V., founded in 1923 as a sole proprietorship. Koopman is one of the larger transportation and logistics companies in the Netherlands. To transport cars and other goods, some 480 tractor units are on the road daily at home and abroad. In addition to transportation, they offer various complementary logistics services. In total, Koopman has about 1,100 employees. Koopman, in part by being at the forefront of IT, offers existing and new customers innovative logistics solutions that demonstrably add value, improve quality and save costs.

Employment

• A versatile, full-time (possibly part-time) position;
• Lots of responsibility and appropriate working conditions;
• room for personal development;
• A pleasant, dynamic no-nonsense culture.