Sales Manager – Traded Commodities

Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers’ supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs over 100,000 people.

A.P. Moller - Maersk was established on 16 April 1904, during the second industrial revolution, in a little town called Svendborg on the Danish island of Funen.

From our humble beginnings as a steamship company to becoming the Global Integrator of Logistics, our heritage has many facets. We’re proud of our long history of connecting the world and delivering value through our actions, commitments and goals.

We offer:

In Maersk, we put you in the driver seat of your own career, and you will be trusted and empowered to take on new challenges:

• The high-profile, industry-leading nature of our work and excellent development opportunities helps you build skills that will help your career for the long-term, wherever you choose to work
• Our large customer base gives a unique chance to make a significant difference on world trade & economy
• A job at the very heart of Maersk’s commercial organization in which you will be part of a great diverse team
• industry-leading talent development initiatives and competitive benefits: our parental leave policy is recognized as one of the best in the industry
• Flexible Workplace Policy and working hours
• Access to internal training opportunities
• Benefits likes Bike Leasing, Capital forming, Health Club Allowance, Annual leave Allowance and many more

Your task:

In this role you will have the responsibility for the development and execution of the sales strategy and leading our Traded commodities team in charge of global and NEU commodities exporters and importers in our Direct Transport Sales team.

• Develops and executes local customer strategies for the Freight Forwarder and Commodity Trader segment, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives

• Leverages in-depth knowledge of the local market and business environment to shape and support sales strategy development

• Builds and maintains strong senior-level relationships with top accounts, driving long-term partnerships and growth

• Leads joint sales activities with representatives and channel managers to maximize market reach and customer impact

• Drives best-in-class account management, ensuring optimal customer engagement and a deep understanding of client needs

• Oversees forecasting and budgeting processes, aligning financial planning with sales targets and strategic priorities

• Designs and executes sales campaigns to generate pipeline opportunities and accelerate conversion

• Coaches, motivates, and develops the sales team to achieve sustainable growth across the full product portfolio

• Defines and sets sales targets in collaboration with the Sales Finance Business Partner (FBP) to drive performance

• Monitors and improves Net Promoter Score (NPS), fostering client satisfaction while driving high team engagement 

Your profile:

• 7–10 years of proven experience in Sales and Business Development, with solid knowledge of the Swiss and global commodity markets

• Demonstrated sales leadership within the forwarding and logistics industry, driving measurable business growth

• Deep understanding of customer requirements and daily logistical challenges, with a strong ability to deliver tailored solutions

• Results-driven and highly motivated, consistently achieving and exceeding sales targets

• Thrives in fast-paced environments, working collaboratively while maintaining high performance standards

• Customer- and solution-oriented mindset, building trust through value creation

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

• Independent, entrepreneurial, and committed, with a proactive approach to seizing business opportunities

• Proficiency in CRM tools (preferably Salesforce) for effective pipeline and relationship management

• Empathetic, professional, and confident presence, with strong interpersonal skills and a polished appearance 

If you are looking for a positive change in career and you are ready for this challenging new chapter, we look forward to receiving your application!

At Maersk we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job. We value diversity in all its forms, including – but not limited to – gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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