Commercial Lead – Antwerp Cement Terminal

About Us

Novada Cement Belgium is a subsidiary of Medcem Group, the largest cement exporter in Türkiye. As part of its strategic expansion in the Belgian and Benelux markets, Novada Cement has invested in a cement terminal in Antwerp to supply cement products to customers in Belgium and surrounding regions.

Our ambition is to grow our presence in the Benelux by expanding our customer base, developing our product portfolio, improving service reliability, and building a strong commercial and operational platform in the region.

Role Overview

We are looking for a commercially minded, hands\-on and flexible Commercial Lead to support our existing team and help drive the growth of our Antwerp terminal business.

This role is suitable for someone who understands that commercial success in cement, construction materials, bulk materials or industrial products is not only about selling. It also requires customer follow\-up, logistics coordination, pricing discipline, operational awareness, credit risk control, problem\-solving and persistence.

The Commercial Lead will work closely with customers, logistics partners, terminal operations, finance and management. The person will support existing customers, develop new opportunities, help coordinate day\-to\-day commercial matters, and contribute to the long\-term growth of the business.

This is a role for someone who is ready to be flexible. As the business grows, responsibilities may expand. We are looking for someone who can grow with the company, take ownership, adapt to changing priorities and support the business wherever commercial and customer\-related help is needed.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers

Identify and follow up on new customers, prospects and market opportunities

Visit customers and stay close to the market

Support commercial discussions around pricing, volumes, product needs, delivery terms and payment terms

Understand customer requirements and provide practical, commercially sound solutions

Follow up sales opportunities from first contact to order confirmation and delivery

Monitor market activity, competitor behavior, pricing trends and customer feedback

Help grow sales while protecting margins and avoiding unnecessary commercial risk

Make sure commercial agreements are clearly communicated internally

Help resolve customer issues related to deliveries, documentation, product availability or service

Support the team in practical day\-to\-day matters when required

Stay flexible and contribute beyond a narrow job description as the business develops

Maintain clear records of customer visits, opportunities and market information

Support sales pipeline tracking and commercial planning

Collect and report information on customer demand, volumes, price expectations and competitor activity

Help prepare sales forecasts and customer updates

Identify risks related to payment behavior, credit exposure, margins and commercial commitments

Follow up persistently and keep management informed of important developments

Candidate Profile

Proven experience in sales, business development, commercial coordination or customer\-facing roles

Experience in cement, concrete, aggregates, construction materials, bulk materials, logistics, trading or industrial products is a strong advantage

Direct cement or cementitious materials experience is preferred but not mandatory

Experience with customers in Belgium, the Netherlands, Northern France or the wider Benelux region is an advantage

Commercially minded, practical and results\-oriented

Flexible, hands\-on and willing to support the business as it grows

Comfortable visiting customers and spending time in the market

Strong follow\-up discipline and ability to turn opportunities into concrete action

Good judgment around pricing, margin, payment risk and customer reliability

Organized, reliable and accountable

Able to work independently while staying aligned with the wider team

Comfortable working in an international and multicultural business environment

Professional communication skills in English are required

Experience using SAP and other reporting tools for commercial follow\-up is preferred

What We Offer

A visible commercial role in a growing international cement business

The opportunity to help develop our Antwerp terminal activities and wider Benelux market presence

A role with real responsibility, direct exposure to decision\-makers and room to grow

The chance to work closely with customers, operations, logistics and management

A practical and entrepreneurial working environment where flexibility and ownership matter

Professional growth opportunities as the business expands

Pay: €80\.000,00 \- €90\.000,00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Do you have direct experience in cement, cementitious materials, concrete, aggregates or construction materials? Please briefly explain your experience and the type of customers you worked with.


• Do you have experience using SAP or similar ERP systems for commercial follow\-up, order tracking, customer/account reporting, invoicing, stock visibility or internal coordination? Please briefly explain.


• Are you comfortable visiting customers regularly, spending time in the market, and following up persistently to develop business?


• What languages do you speak professionally? Please indicate your level in English, Dutch and French.

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