Sachbearbeiter Seefracht Export

Stable business. Trusted management. A team where people actually enjoy coming to work.

If you’re working in Ocean Export and feel like everything has become a bit too rigid, too stressed, or too KPI-driven — this could be a refreshing change.

This role sits within a growing air & sea freight branch of a Top 10 global forwarder in Düsseldorf. This is a place where constant training and career growth is available.

The business is expanding and they are actively hiring now

What’s in it for you?

You’ll be part of a 45-person branch handling both air and sea freight, with a mixed team of experienced operators and younger colleagues . The environment is deliberately relaxed, flexible, and built on trust rather than micromanagement .

This is a true A-Z Ocean Export Operations role , giving you full ownership rather than just being a “cog in the system”.

You can be trained up on Cargowise and Dangerous Goods if you've not experienced these before.

The working culture

• Doctor’s appointment? Make the time up later.
• People are encouraged to enjoy work, not burn out
• The branch operates like a family business , backed by a global parent
• Training, HR support, and long-term development are genuinely taken seriously

Branch Manager - “People should have fun at work and not be stressed. That’s the objective.”

What you can expect:

• End-to-end Ocean Export operations
• Working with a stable customer base and recurring flows
• Global destinations but mainly South East Asia and Transatlantic
• Core hours 08:00-17:00, with flexibility agreed within the team
• Systems: CargoWise One (training provided)
• 2 days home office after probation. 3 days home office available if you live further away from Düsseldorf.
• Laptop provided + full home-office screen setup
• 28 days annual leave
• Salary EUR40,000 - EUR55,000, paid over 13 salaries

(higher salaries are available for the right person)

And yes - dogs are welcome in the office.

The Giant Schnauzer Max is already part of the furniture.

Who would suit this role?

You don’t need to be perfect - attitude matters more than logos on your CV.

Ideal background:

• Ocean Export Operations experience in Germany
• German level B1 is sufficient. Ability to speak with colleagues/customers in English is important
• Reliable, stable CVs preferred

They are open on age and seniority - this could suit someone early in their career or a more experienced operator wanting a healthier environment.

Also worth knowing

• The goods you'd be handling include machinery, electronics, and some Dangerous Goods (training provided)
• There are team members already working hybrid from Cologne , so more days home office are possible if you're further away
• Flexibility is real, not just promised
• First interview - Teams or in person

• Second interview - HR

Straightforward, human, and efficient.

What should you do next?

If you’re working in Ocean Export and want:

• more trust
• less stress
• flexibility that actually exists
• and a company with long-term stability

then this is well worth a conversation.

Apply to be considered, or reach out directly to me Seth Bland for a confidential discussion. Message me on LinkedIN or call

You don’t need a perfect CV - let’s first see if it’s the right fit.