Freight Forwarder (Carrier Department)
Barcelona, Spain
- Carriers - In office - Full‑time
sennder is Europe's Leading Digital Freight Forwarder.
In a traditional industry, we're moving fast and focusing on the digitalisation and automation of road logistics. By leveraging our proprietary technology, we're building an ecosystem that is leading the industry into the 21st century.
We are a growing team looking for a
Freight Forwarder
to join our Carriers department to help us on our journey to revolutionise road freight logistics. The role is located in our Barcelona office.
What you will doAs a
Freight Forwarder
you’ll work on interesting responsibilities such as building contractual relationships and negotiating spot market commitments with carriers. You will be responsible for calling carriers based on interest generated from our customers, providing day‑to‑day status updates, identifying issues, seeking input from others to determine the best course of action, and implementing solutions. You will also apply trucks to loads in contractual as well as transactional commitments. Specific responsibilities will vary depending on the type of assignment. In this role, you will:
Develop supply chain solutions to effectively support our customer go‑to‑market strategy
Resolve problems, including identifying issues, thinking critically, seeking input to determine the best course of action, and implementing solutions
Maintain and grow relationships with carrier accounts and identify opportunities for additional collaboration
Research new carriers in the marketplace, generate leads, and build new carrier relationships
Conduct calls with carriers to determine carrier availability, commitment, and negotiate transportation rates
Ensure that specific customer load requirements are met on committed and/or ad‑hoc shipments
Identify backup carriers for critical situations
Study and understand market trends and seasonality
Make truck offers to Capacity teams in own and other branches in the network
Manage own personal development plan
Be aware of and aligned with the branch strategy and vision
Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to team and/or country‑specific requirements
What we are looking for
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
1–3 years of experience in a road freight role and experience as a freight forwarder
Commercial experience is mandatory
Excellent English and Spanish communication skills (verbal and written)
Additional European languages are an asset
Entrepreneurial character and international mindset
Strong ability to persuade, motivate, negotiate, and influence others
Ability to thrive under deadlines and work in a team environment while also delivering independent results
Proactive and problem‑solving mindset
Why choose sennderWe believe in empowering our people to grow beyond their limits, embrace challenges, and create solutions that drive our collective success. Our culture thrives on entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and collaboration.
Dynamic Scale‑Up
– sennder is at a pivotal stage, transitioning from a scale‑up to a sustainably growing company. This means we move fast and constantly push ourselves to improve. Joining us means being part of an ambitious, international team of talented individuals who value teamwork as much as bold thinking. Face‑to‑face connections across our offices remain central – it’s not uncommon to travel to our offices across Europe to collaborate as we tackle challenges and celebrate wins together.
Put your stamp on the industry
– We operate in a complex and ever‑changing industry where your ideas and efforts have tangible, transformative impact. This is your chance to be hands‑on in creating sustainable, meaningful solutions that help businesses thrive.
Employee well‑being
– We make mental wellbeing and engagement a priority through initiatives like our sennCare program, a partnership with nilo (global wellbeing platform), and regular satisfaction surveys via Culture Amp. And most importantly, we work alongside people who truly care about you as a person. There is something special about the people at sennder that goes beyond just ‘work’.
Your growth, rewarded
– We believe in rewarding our team for their commitment and contributions to our long‑term success. Our compensation package may include performance bonuses, referral rewards, or equity that align with our goal of building a thriving company together.
Vibrant workspaces
– Our offices are equipped with healthy snacks, focus zones, and social areas to keep you energized and connected. When you walk into a sennder office, you immediately feel the sennder spirit: our shared culture paired with each location’s own unique character. Highlights include a slide in our Wroclaw office and a sunny rooftop terrace in Berlin, Amsterdam, and Milan! We also enjoy coming together regularly, from monthly aperitivos to spontaneous team moments.
We celebrate diversity and value your character just as much as your skills. If you don’t meet every requirement, don’t worry – we still encourage you to take a chance and apply. Bring your authentic self and help us shape the future of logistics in Europe.
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