About this role
About the Role ROMEU is seeking a Sales Executive – Transit / Freight Forwarding for its Abidjan office to drive commercial growth in transit activities. The role focuses on developing transit (import/export) on the Ivorian market, actively prospecting clients, managing relationships, and coordinating with operations and customs teams to deliver high-quality service.
What You'll Do
- Develop transit (import/export) activities on the Ivorian market.
- Actively prospect new clients with international transport needs (maritime, air, road).
- Manage and retain a portfolio of clients in international trade.
- Identify opportunities related to transit operations (groupage, full containers, specific projects, etc.).
- Prepare and negotiate transit offers (Incoterms, freight quotations, multimodal solutions).
- Analyze client needs and propose tailored logistics solutions (customs, transport, storage).
- Monitor client files in coordination with operations and customs teams to ensure service quality.
- Develop durable commercial relationships with importers/exporters.
- Actively contribute to achieving commercial objectives and growth of transit activity.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in a commercial role in transit / freight forwarding in Côte d'Ivoire.
- Strong knowledge of international transit operations (sea, air, road) and customs procedures.
- Active client portfolio consisting of importers/exporters or industrial/commercial players.
- Proficiency in prospecting, negotiation, and business development techniques.
- Good understanding of Incoterms and international transport pricing logic.
- Excellent communication skills and client orientation.
- Autonomy, proactivity and a development mindset.
- Fluency in French and English is essential.