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OVRSEA

Business Development Representative (BDR) - Belgium

AntwerpHybrid

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Posted 2w ago

Our mission: to make international freight simpler and more sustainable through technology!

Founded in 2017, OVRSEA is a next-generation freight forwarder that uses technology to simplify and optimize international transport for businesses. We support 700+ companies across 60 countries in their international freight shipments.

In January 2026, OVRSEA merged with the Fatton Lyseo group. This large-scale operation comes amid profound geopolitical, commercial, and technological shifts. Our ambition is clear: to build, through organic and external growth, a unified, agile, and sustainable French leader in logistics, capable of addressing new challenges in logistics control, operational performance, and technological disruption.

This merger brings together, under a single group, cutting-edge tech expertise, well-established historical know-how, and a dense network of locations across strategic geographies - with over 1,000 employees, 61 offices in 14 countries, and 120,000 mยฒ of warehouse space - serving demanding clients in the luxury, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food industries. Joining our teams means taking part in building an independent, high-performing, and innovative group.

As part of this new chapter, we are accelerating our international expansion with a key next step: Belgium. A strategic market at the heart of European shipping, Belgium is already a country where our Group has a strong footprint. We now want to take this further by establishing a local OVRSEA presence, bringing us even closer to our clients and their needs.

๐Ÿš€ ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช What if you joined us to support the development of this new office? ๐Ÿš€ ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช

The Business Development Team

This role is a great opportunity to kick-start your career in sales! The Business Development team is the first step in our sales cycle and plays a crucial role in acquiring new clients and driving the companyโ€™s growth.

Our Business Developers are responsible for securing meetings (demos) with qualified prospects, prioritizing the accounts with the highest potential value for OVRSEA.

You will primarily engage with senior decision-makers and C-level executives across a wide range of industries, from cosmetics (Filorga, Nuxe) and industrial companies (VINCI, Engie) to fashion (Sรฉzane, The Kooples) and food (Pasquier, St-Michel).

You will join a team of Business Developers and report directly to Dietrich, our Branch Manager in Belgium.

Your role in the team

๐Ÿ‘‰ Identify relevant prospects (20%)
  • Identify, research, and prioritize target accounts in industries such as retail, pharma, luxury, cosmetics, and industrials that rely on international freight.
  • Qualify inbound leads from marketing campaigns and convert them into sales-ready opportunities with clear context and next steps.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Contacting prospects to get appointments (70%)
  • Execute multi-channel outreach (email, phone, LinkedIn) to engage logistics managers, supply chain directors, and operations leads at mid-market and enterprise companies.
  • Collaborate with Account Executives to hand off qualified opportunities and ensure a smooth transition through the sales process.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Improve our sales methods (10%)
  • Maintain accurate records of all outreach activities, pipeline status, and prospect notes in the CRM (Salesforce or HubSpot).
  • Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly targets for qualified meetings, pipeline contribution, and activity volume.
  • Continuously develop your freight forwarding expertise โ€” modes, Incoterms, customs, sustainability, etc.

๐Ÿค We're meant to work together if

  • You are Dutch/Flemish speaking. Fluent in English. French is a plus.
  • You have 1โ€“3 years experience in a BDR, SDR, or inside sales role, ideally in logistics, SaaS, or B2B services.
  • You are eager to learn about global trade, supply chains, logistics technology and the dynamic world of global freight.
  • You have the ability to communicate effectively and confidently in both written and spoken interactions.
  • You have a proven track record of self-sourcing pipeline through cold outreach and creative multi-touch sequences.
  • You have the willingness to work in a small, growing team and contribute to strengthening a presence in a new market
  • You are organized and thorough, you are skilled at managing tasks and diligently following up with prospects.

Career Development Opportunities

  • In the short term, based on your performance and results, the goal is for you to progress into a Senior Business Developer role.
  • In the longer term, you will have the opportunity to grow vertically into a Team Lead position, like Lรฉa, or move horizontally into a Sales role, like Balthazar. You could also transition to another function within OVRSEA (Operations, Supply) or pursue an international mobility opportunity.

๐Ÿค Weโ€™re a great match if

  • You are a recent graduate, or early in your career, with some initial sales experience and are looking for your next challenge.
  • You have a strong interest in international trade and are curious to discover the complex and fascinating world of international freight.
  • You enjoy setting yourself ambitious โ€” but achievable โ€” goals.
  • You have excellent written and verbal communication skills: you communicate clearly, concisely, and in a structured manner.
  • Determination, drive, and resilience will be essential to succeed in this role.
  • You are highly organized and rigorous in following up on your actions, from managing day-to-day tasks to consistently following up with prospects.

Why join OVRSEA? ๐Ÿ’š

  • Career Opportunities: Start as a BDR and advance quickly into roles like Account Executive or Account Manager.
  • Startup spirit: Be part of a growing, close-knit team, driving the international transport revolution.
  • High impact: The BDR team contributes directly to 90% of new customer acquisitions, making your work essential to OVRSEAโ€™s success.
  • Exceptional training: Benefit from hands-on mentorship and tailored onboarding in both sales and international logistics, building a strong foundation for your career.
  • Explore our story, products, teams, and commitments by visiting this Notion.

Our recruitment Process ๐Ÿ’ฌ

  • 45-minute screening call
  • One interview, including a business case
  • Meet the team at our offices - Speed Recruiting
  • The final offer! ๐Ÿ™Œ
At Ovrsea, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and to fostering diversity within our teams.

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