Business Development Representative (BDR) - Belgium

Posted 10 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Belgium
Remote or Hybrid
Junior
Logistics • Transportation
The Role
Identify and prioritize freight prospects, conduct multichannel outreach to senior decision-makers, qualify leads, secure meetings, maintain CRM records, meet sales targets, and hand off qualified opportunities to Account Executives. The role also involves developing freight-forwarding expertise and improving sales processes while helping establish OVRSEA’s presence in Belgium.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 m² 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.

🚀 🇧🇪 What if you joined us to support the development of this new office? 🚀 🇧🇪

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 company’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 (Sézane, 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
👉 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.
👉 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.
👉 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 — modes, Incoterms, customs, sustainability, etc.
🤝 We're meant to work together if
  • You are Dutch/Flemish speaking. Fluent in English. French is a plus.
  • You have 1–3 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 Léa, 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.
🤝 We’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 — but achievable — 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? 💚
  • 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 OVRSEA’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 💬
  • 45-minute screening call
  • One interview, including a business case
  • Meet the team at our offices - Speed Recruiting
  • The final offer! 🙌
 
At Ovrsea, we are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and to fostering diversity within our teams.

Skills Required

  • Dutch or Flemish speaking
  • Fluent English
  • French language skills
  • 1–3 years of experience in BDR, SDR, or inside sales
  • Experience in logistics, SaaS, or B2B services
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to self-source pipeline through cold outreach and multichannel sequences
  • Ability to work in a small, growing team
  • Strong organization, thoroughness, task management, and follow-up skills
  • Interest in global trade, supply chains, logistics technology, and international freight
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The Company
HQ: Paris
111 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Here at OVRSEA, we help business leaders to step ahead, by making their supply chain more efficient, resilient and sustainable. Our mission: delivering top-of-the-line freight forwarding services, thanks to our freight knowledge and supply technology. How do we do it? On top of our technology, we’re adding a strong human and service dimension to the freight forwarding sector. Our teams are passionate, experienced people with solid sectorial knowledge and digital culture. From our 6 offices around the world, we’re the supply partner of +700 companies from all sectors. These customers include prestigious brands such as Babymoov, Cowboy, Croda, Grosfillex, Lincoln Electric, Maison Francis Kurkdjian (LVMH group), Veja. Interested in joining us? See available positions here: https://www.welcometothejungle.com/fr/companies/ovrsea/jobs

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