About Hapag-Lloyd
With a fleet of 287 modern container ships and a Vessel Capacity 2.2 million TEU, as well as a Container Capacity 3.2 million TEU including one of the world’s largest and most modern reefer container fleets, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies. In the Liner Shipping segment, the Company has around 13.500 employees and 400 offices in 139 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 11.9 million TEU – including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers. A total of 114 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports across the world. In the Terminal & Infrastructure segment, Hapag-Lloyd has stakes in 20 terminals in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India, and North Africa. The roughly 2.600 employees assigned to the Terminal & Infrastructure segment deal with terminal-related activities and provide complementary logistics services at selected locations.

Sales Execution Key Accounts Portugal

Hapag-Lloyd is seeking an experienced and strategic Executive to lead our commercial efforts in Portugal. This senior-level role is integral to driving the company’s ambitious growth objectives and expanding our market presence. The successful candidate will oversee the sales strategy, lead the sales team, and manage key client relationships to maximize revenue and profitability.

Responsibilities and Tasks

  • Strategic Sales Leadership: Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive sales strategies that align with Hapag-Lloyd’s global and regional goals.
  • Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing sales team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Steer Growth: Drive significant growth by identifying opportunities in key trade lanes, including the USA, Canada, Latin America, Africa, Mexico, Middle East, and India.
  • Key Account Management: Build and maintain relationships with major clients, ensuring exceptional service and customer satisfaction.
  • Market Analysis & Forecasting: Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify trends, monitor competitor activity, and adjust strategies to maintain competitive advantage.
  • Sales Planning & Reporting: Oversee sales planning activities and ensure accurate forecasting, budgeting, and reporting of sales performance.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments such as Trade Management, Customer Service, and Operations to align on business priorities and client solutions.
  • Negotiation & Contract Oversight: Lead high-value contract negotiations and oversee the entire sales contract lifecycle to ensure beneficial agreements.
  • CRM Oversight: Ensure that Salesforce and other CRM tools are effectively utilized for tracking sales activities and maintaining up-to-date records.
  • Feedback Loop: Provide strategic market feedback to the leadership team, contributing to overall business strategy and product development.

Qualifications and Skills

  •  Experience: Minimum of 10 years of senior-level sales leadership experience within the shipping, logistics, or supply chain industry.
  •  Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in leading sales teams and achieving substantial revenue growth.
  •  Education: Advanced degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or related fields (MBA preferred).
  •   Languages: Fluent in Portuguese and English; additional language skills are beneficial.
  •  Skills: Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills. Strong negotiation abilities and a customer-focused   mindset.
  •  Technological Proficiency: Expertise with CRM platforms, particularly Salesforce, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  •  Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  •  Travel: Willingness to travel as needed for client meetings, conferences, and internal collaborations

We offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work in a growing, fast growing and dynamic organization.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Contact

Ruth Pérez

HR Iberia Senior Manager

Ruth.perez@hlag.com

Contact person

Ruth Perez