Team Leader Sales – Rail Transport of Gas & Petroleum Products (m/f/d)

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Team Leader Sales – Rail Transport of Gas & Petroleum Products (m/f/d)

Team Leader Sales – Rail Transport of Gas & Petroleum Products (m/f/d)

FORWARDIS GmbH, a successful company within the SNCF Group and a specialist in international rail freight forwarding, is looking to strengthen its Sales Team by hiring an experienced and dedicated Team Leader Sales – Rail Transport of Gas & Petroleum Products (m/f/d), with a focus on European LPG and petroleum product transportation by rail freight, based in Frankfurt am Main.

In this responsible position, you will lead a specialized team both professionally and disciplinarily while actively contributing to the further development of our European business segment.

Full-time, permanent position:

• Location: Frankfurt am Main (close to the Central Station)
• Area of Responsibility: European customers and railway operators
• Full-time: 40 hours per week

Your Responsibilities

• Professional and disciplinary leadership of a team of 6 employees in Key Account Management and Inside Sales / Operations
• Management and coordination of commercial and operational business activities
• Allocation and prioritization of customers, projects, and business development activities
• Supporting, coaching, and developing team members
• Responsibility for budget achievement, customer satisfaction, and overall business performance
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Preparation of reports, forecasts, and business performance analyses
• Representing the company towards customers, partners, and at industry events
• Close collaboration with Sales, Product Management, and other departments
• Direct reporting to the Sales Director

Your Profile

• Successfully completed commercial training or a university degree
• Several years of experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or rail logistics
• Knowledge of European rail freight transportation, ideally in petroleum products and/or LPG
• Previous leadership experience combined with strong communication and organizational skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset, strong numerical aptitude, and a customer-oriented approach
• Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluent in German and English, plus at least one additional European language
• Resilient, proactive, and a strong team player

What We Offer

• An exciting role within an international team and one of Europe’s largest logistics groups as part of the SNCF Group
• A culture that values open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect
• Modern offices in a central location, featuring height-adjustable desks and ergonomic office furniture for a healthy and productive working environment
• A structured onboarding process with an individual onboarding plan
• Flexible mobile working arrangements (2–3 days per week) to support a healthy work-life balance
• Monthly contributions towards a gym membership or, alternatively, a €40 monthly shopping voucher
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including training programs and language courses
• Free use of public transportation through the Germany Ticket
• Support for your future through a company pension scheme or capital-forming benefits, with a monthly employer contribution of €40
• Numerous company events in Berlin and Frankfurt to strengthen team spirit and foster networking

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