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OVRSEA

Multimodal freight forwarder with digital platform

Account Executive

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Barcelona, Spain
HybridHybrid in Barcelona; Friday work from home, with flexible remote work in August and at Christmas.
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Executive

About the job

Requirements
  • You have 2+ years of experience in business-to-business sales and are comfortable managing a full sales cycle.
  • You have already experienced and enjoy working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
  • You are curious and excited to learn about the world of transportation.
  • You are a native Spanish speaker and fluent in English.
Responsibilities
  • Develop a portfolio of small and medium-sized enterprise and mid-cap customers with recurring international flows.
  • Use a consultative approach to understand clients’ pain points and needs, and identify how the platform and services can help them.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, especially operations, to ensure a smooth client experience and solve issues early.
  • Identify and qualify potential upsell opportunities and contribute to company growth.
  • Develop deep industry knowledge of international transportation and customers’ businesses to become a trusted advisor.
  • Manage a portfolio from closing prospects to nurturing long-lasting relationships.
  • Own strategic deals, develop long-term client relationships, and contribute to expanding the company’s presence in the Spanish market.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in the freight forwarding industry is a plus.

About the company

OVRSEA is a digital multimodal freight forwarder that uses software to manage international shipping. It provides a centralized platform for the end-to-end handling of freight, including sea, air, road, and rail transport, along with customs clearance and ad valorem insurance. The platform lets clients request quotes, book shipments, track in real time, and manage documentation, all in one place, with centralized communications and analytics for better predictability. Compared with competitors, OVRSEA combines a single, transparent hub with multimodal capabilities and data-driven insights, backed by a technology-first approach and strategic growth partnerships (notably with Bolloré Logistics) that expanded its footprint while keeping management independent. The company aims to simplify the complexities and opacity of international transport, making it more transparent and efficient for businesses and to continue expanding globally.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$2.1M

Headquarters

Paris, France

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • January 2026 merger created a 1,000-plus employee platform with €350 million revenue.
  • OVRSEA keeps hiring in Paris, Annecy, and Lyon through 2026.
  • It is adding customs, M&A, and finance roles, signaling continued expansion.

What critics are saying

  • January 2026 integration with Fatton Lyseo creates execution risk over 12-24 months.
  • Bolloré's 2021 control limits independence and can force strategy toward scale, not product.
  • Digital freight is crowded; Flexport, Twill, and Forto compress margins and hiring demand.

What makes OVRSEA unique

  • OVRSEA blends digital freight software with Bolloré-backed operating reach since 2021.
  • January 2026 merger with Fatton Lyseo added 61 offices and 120,000 square meters.
  • It serves 700-plus companies across 60 countries with real-time shipment visibility.

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Benefits

  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Remote Work Options
  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Gym Membership

Growth & Insights

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%