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OVRSEA

Multimodal freight forwarder with digital platform

Business Development Representative

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Barcelona, Spain
HybridWork from home on Fridays, with flexible remote work in August and at Christmas.
Sales & Account ManagementSales Development Representative

About the job

Requirements
  • Previous experience in marketing and/or sales, ideally including cold calling and prospecting.
  • Native Spanish speaker with a good level of English.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, a hunter mindset, and commitment to high-quality execution.
  • Eagerness to learn and grow in a sales-driven environment.
Responsibilities
  • Develop prospecting techniques using LinkedIn, HubSpot, email, and other tools to find relevant leads.
  • Define and implement strategies to qualify leads efficiently.
  • Identify key contacts and research them before outreach.
  • Contact identified prospects persistently and resourcefully.
  • Use relevant customer outreach to secure meetings for Account Executives.
  • Measure conversion rates to identify areas for improvement and maximize results.
  • Document approaches and customer learnings in the team's tools and Salesforce CRM.
  • Develop innovative approaches to prospecting.
  • Book qualified meetings for Account Executives and serve as the first point of contact with C-suite decision-makers.
  • Contribute to expanding OVRSEA's presence in the Spanish market.
Desired Qualifications
  • Catalan language skills.

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

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Stock Options

Company Equity

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Relocation Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Training Programs

Employee Discounts

Employee Social Events

Commuter Benefits

Meal Benefits

Legal Services

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%