Commercial Manager CEE (Liquid Food)

Ambitious People Realising Creative Logistics Solutions.

About Royal Den Hartogh Logistics

At Den Hartogh Logistics, Business Unit Liquid Food, collaboration, growth, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. As a family-owned company, we value people-focused leadership and long-term relationships. We operate across Europe with a strong presence in intermodal transport, serving leading customers in the liquid food sector.

To further strengthen our footprint in Eastern Europe, we are looking for a Commercial Manager with a decisive and entrepreneurial mindset. Based in Székesfehérvár, you will play a key role in expanding our customer portfolio in Hungary and the surrounding region. You will work closely with our headquarters in the Netherlands to shape and execute commercial strategies.

Your Role

As Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong customer relationships, and translating market needs into tailored service solutions. You will be the face of Den Hartogh in Hungary and Central Eastern Europe, driving growth and representing our values and capabilities.

You will report to the Region Director CEE and to the Sales Director in the Netherlands. You work together with Den Hartogh colleagues across departments, business units and countries.

What will you do?

• Manage and grow our Hungarian customer portfolio and expand our presence in Central Eastern Europe;

• Explore the Liquid Food/Feed market and identify potential customers and business opportunities;

• Build strong, long-term relationships with both new and existing customers, emphasizing our outside in customer approach;

• Translate customer needs into creative and actionable service solutions;

• Monitor market trends, innovations, competition, and regulatory developments;

• Represent the company at trade fairs and industry events to expand your network;

• Collaborate with the HQ team in the Netherlands to align on commercial strategies and initiatives;

• Travel within the CEE region, occasionally to other European countries and to HQ in the Netherlands.

Who are you?

A proactive and action-oriented commercial leader with strong communication skills and a customer-first mindset. Someone who:

• Is decisive and takes initiative and decisions;

• Thinks creatively and acts with purpose;

• Has strong business acquisition skills and a strategic mindset;

• Communicates effectively in both Hungarian and English;

• Understands customer needs and translates them into logistic solutions;

• Builds trust and long-term relationships;

• Thrives in a dynamic, international environment.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Logistics, or a related field;

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a commercial role, preferably in logistics, supply chain, or industrial services;

• Proven track record in business development and customer relationship management;

• Willingness to travel within the region, Europe and occasionally to HQ in the Netherlands.

What do we offer?

• A key role in a growing and ambitious international organization;

• A work culture built on trust, autonomy, and human connection;

• Competitive salary and benefits package;

• Company car;

• Opportunities for personal and professional development via our Den Hartogh Academy;

• A dynamic and hybrid work environment with local and international collaboration.

Sounds good? Apply now!
Want to know more? Contact Bob Kloppenburg at 📞 +31 6 11 44 15 12 or apply directly via the button below.