Road Director Benelux

About Us

Ready to rock the future with us? At Hellmann we put our people at the heart of everything we do, because for us, relationship matters. Joining us does not just mean becoming part of a global company. It is an invitation to shape the future of the logistics industry together with us. Our Hellmann culture is based on our four values: Caring, Entrepreneurial, Forward-Thinking and Reliable. These values resonate with yours? Then become part of our FAMILY that consists of around 10.000 employees in more than 200 locations worldwide. 

For the better. Together. 

  Are you a strategic leader with a passion for road freight, business development, and building high-performing teams? At Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, we are looking for a Road Director Benelux who is ready to take ownership of our Road business and shape its future.

This is not a role where you simply maintain an existing organization. This is a unique opportunity to rebuild, redefine, and grow the entire Road organization in the Benelux from the ground up. If you're energized by the opportunity to rebuild and shape a Road organization from the ground up and drive strategic change, we'd love to hear from you.  

About the Job

• As Road Director Benelux, you will be responsible for defining and executing the Road Freight strategy across the Benelux;

• This is a unique opportunity to rebuild and reshape the entire Road organization in the Benelux from the ground up, giving you the chance to make a lasting impact on the future of our business;

• You take ownership of the Road business performance, including budget management, P&L responsibility, and achieving ambitious growth targets;

• You translate the global and regional Road strategy into local initiatives, projects, and business plans that strengthen our market position and operational performance;

• You foster strong relationships with customers, carriers, suppliers, and other key stakeholders to drive innovation and business development;

• You provide strategic direction on commercial and operational matters while ensuring compliance with company standards, policies, and industry regulations;

• You oversee the Road pricing and tender strategy, ensuring sustainable growth, healthy margins, and successful execution throughout the organization;

• You act as an ambassador for Hellmann Worldwide Logistics by representing the Road product at customer meetings, industry events, and conferences across the Benelux.

About You

• You have extensive experience within Road Freight Forwarding and Transport Logistics, in a senior leadership role;

• You have a strong commercial mindset and a proven track record of growing and developing logistics businesses;

• You are energized by transformation and have experience building, restructuring, or scaling organizations;

• You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on mentality and know how to turn vision into execution;

• You are an inspiring people leader who enjoys coaching teams and developing future talent;

• You possess strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills and are able to build long-term partnerships;

• You are entrepreneurial, ambitious, and comfortable taking ownership of complex business challenges

• You are fluent in Dutch and English.

About our Benefits

•  An exciting executive leadership position within an international family-owned company where entrepreneurship, collaboration, and long-term relationships are at the core;

• A unique opportunity to shape the future of the Road business and build a high-performing organization across the Benelux region;

• A competitive salary package tailored to your experience, complemented by attractive additional benefits such as a bonus scheme, 13th month, 25 vacation days, holiday pay, and an excellent pension plan;

• You will also have the opportunity to participate in our corporate fitness program;

• A company car with fuel/charging card;

• The opportunity to work in a highly visible role with direct impact on the growth and strategic direction of the business;

• A safe, multicultural, and inclusive environment where your ideas and initiatives are valued;

Inclusion and social diversity are firmly anchored values in our corporate culture. Regardless of gender, age, any disabilities, religion, ethnic origin or sexual identity: We are looking forward to meeting you!

If you are excited by this fantastic opportunity and have what it takes, then click APPLY!