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VTTI

Commercial Manager

Area Commercial Location Netherlands

Commercial Manager - ETT (Europoort Rotterdam)

Full-time | Member of the ETT Management Team

ETT (Eurotank Terminal), part of VTTI, is a state-of-the-art terminal located in the Port of Rotterdam. With over 1.4 million m³ of storage capacity, 42 tanks handling fuel oil, biofuels, ethanol, methanol and SAF, and a deep-water jetty capable of berthing large vessels, ETT plays a crucial role in Europe's energy and biofuels value chain. Its multimodal connections by truck, rail and the 12,000 km European pipeline network make it a key logistics hub.

VTTI is one of the world's fastest-growing independent energy infrastructure companies, operating over 10 million m³ of storage capacity across five continents. Backed by strong strategic investors and committed to the energy transition, VTTI continues to expand into new products, new energies and new geographies.

Your Role as Commercial Manager (ETT)

As Commercial Manager, you hold full commercial responsibility for the ETT terminal, including the P&L. You are a key member of the management team of VTTI NL, working closely with the SVP VTTI NL and reporting functionally to the SVP Commercial. You lead commercial strategy, drive sustainable terminal occupancy, cultivate senior-level customer relationships, and contribute directly to VTTI's broader strategic agenda - including new energy developments and future-proofing the business. You will also lead the Customer Service & Customs team and collaborate closely with Operations, QHSSE and Finance to ensure strong performance and customer excellence.

Key Responsibilities

- Drive the P&L performance and commercial growth of the ETT terminal

- Develop and execute the commercial strategy aligned with VTTI's long-term ambitions

- Acquire, develop and manage senior customer relationships across Europe and beyond

- Negotiate commercial contracts and develop long-term partnerships

- Identify new opportunities in biofuels, SAF, methanol and energy transition markets

- Lead and develop the Customer Service & Customs team

- Work closely with Operations and other functions to deliver high-quality service

- Monitor market trends and translate them into commercial propositions

- Contribute to investment cases, terminal upgrades and capacity development

- Represent ETT internally within the global VTTI network and externally with partners

What You Bring

- A strong track record of commercial success in the European downstream oil or energy sector

- Experience innovating or disrupting within your field

- Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills

- Ability to operate autonomously and build senior-level relationships

- Strong analytical capabilities and financial understanding

- Interest in new energy developments and market transitions

- Fluency in English (Dutch strongly preferred)

- Collegial, adaptive, self-starting and focused on long-term value creation

What We Offer

- Competitive salary and bonus scheme

- Fast-paced, diverse and collaborative working environment within the VTTI family

- Lease car / mobility scheme

- Collective pension plan & health insurance

- 27 vacation days

- Hybrid working options

About VTTI

VTTI is a leading global storage provider for energy and essential products, offering smart logistics solutions at strategic locations worldwide. From blending operations in the Netherlands to efficient throughput solutions in Malaysia, VTTI seamlessly connects markets through an advanced global infrastructure network.

ETT is one of Europe's most advanced terminals, uniquely positioned to support both today's energy system and tomorrow's sustainable alternatives.

"As part of the growth team, we are fortunate that the company has ambitious goals for us. Whenever there's a project, I feel I have a high degree of ownership and scope to influence the outcome."