Online since 26/05/2025 Position Commercial Manager
(BE) Location Kallo (BE) Contract type Permanent General
Description As a global logistics service provider, Katoen Natie
combines engineering, technology and port operations to offer
worldwide, tailor-made solutions to the chemical and automotive
industries, and to the consumer goods, electronics & retail
sector. Katoen Natie has 181 logistic platforms and is active in 30
countries all over Europe, North America, South America and the Far
East with a staff of more than 13.000 people. Our Business Unit
offers total solutions for specialty chemical producers, based on
semi-industrial and engineering services. In addition to storage
and handling we take care of all the value added services for your
product, from blending and demetalizing to repackaging and optical
sorting, and everything in between. To support this fast growing
business unit, Katoen Natie is looking for a Commercial Manager
EMEA for its site in Kallo (Antwerp) Belgium. Job Description Your
daily tasks : - Develop a solid commercial relationship with
existing and potential clients - Proactively look for opportunities
within the area - Analyze client requests and translate them into a
technically correct and commercially attractive proposal after an
in-depth cost analysis - Intensively collaborate with operational
and administrative teams - Negotiate contracts with your clients at
a high level, in concert with the Commercial Director - Translate
contract awards towards the internal organization (finance,
projects, etc.) - Occasional participation on the work floor to
ensure that the customers’ requirements are met (focus:
safety/quality/productivity) You report to the Commercial Director
who will take care of your personal development Your profile - A
minimum bachelor degree with at least 2 years sales experience,
experience within a related industry is a plus - Excellent in Dutch
and English communication skills (written, verbal and
presentation), additional languages such as French, German or
Spanish are an asset - Hands-on mentality, willingness to work on
the floor, problem solver, strong negotiator, creative organizer
and commercial flair - Like us you believe in
customer-friendliness, economical thinking, eagerness to learn,
motivation, innovation and responsibility - Proficiency in computer
skills including Microsoft Office Suite. - In possession of a car
driver's license - Customer-oriented and assertive, with a
long-term vision and a commercial ‘flair’ - Strong in data
analytics and administration management Required Experience 2 years
We offer - An exciting and ‘hands-on’ job within a leading dynamic
company with no-nonsense culture - A growing, international company
with a flat hierarchy and short communication lines - A team of
highly motivated and skilled colleagues - A job with lots of
variety - An attractive salary package including meal vouchers of
€8 per day worked, bicycle leasing, hospitalization insurance,
group insurance, company car, eco vouchers of €250 per year, access
to benefits platform Ekvita