Job Req Number:  106630
Time Type: Full Time

Move forward as Project Specialist Fairs & Events at DSV in Utrecht or Amsterdam

Do you want to work on national and international fairs and events, coordinating complete logistics projects from A to Z? At DSV, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your organisational talent and logistics knowledge in an international and dynamic environment.

You get it done

DSV is the official logistics partner of RAI Amsterdam, Jaarbeurs Utrecht, and Ahoy Rotterdam. As a Project Specialist, you actively contribute to the organisation and execution of leading (international) fairs and events, ensuring top-level logistics every step of the way: you’re on it.

How you do this? As a project specialist fairs & events, you coordinate and oversee import and export shipments for exhibitors at national and international fairs and events. You ensure that all logistics processes from preparation to on-site execution and project completion run smoothly, efficiently, and in a controlled manner, working closely with colleagues across various DSV offices and other stakeholders.

In this role, you maintain close contact with clients, international offices, and external partners such as carriers and contractors. You monitor progress, quality, and costs of logistics operations and serve as the professional point of contact for all parties involved. Additionally, you support commercial activities by advising clients, developing transport solutions, and following up on sales leads. Your structured working methods and logistics expertise help ensure the successful completion of complex projects. You achieve this by:

• coordinating national and international fair logistics for exhibitors, including import and export shipments via road, air, and sea, transport documentation, and storage;
• supporting projects during the on-site phase and acting as a professional point of contact for exhibitors, stand builders, and event organisations;
• aligning and managing external parties such as carriers, contractors, and co-loaders, including monitoring quality and progress;
• maintaining regular contact with international DSV offices and agents to resolve logistics issues and client requests effectively;
• supporting commercial processes by advising clients, developing transport solutions, and following up on sales leads and related administration.

Your team stands out within DSV by its strong collaboration, informal yet professional atmosphere, and high level of commitment to each other and the projects. Within the Fairs & Events department, everyone’s expertise is used, and you work closely together on complex, international fair projects. The work is dynamic and varied, with clear peaks and troughs. Even during busy periods, there is attention to a healthy work-life balance through good coordination and teamwork, while quieter periods allow for preparation, recovery, and flexibility.

We are DSV, we grow

DSV is a global provider of transport and logistics services. With offices in more than 90 countries and a growing network of partners, there is no place in the world we cannot reach via transport by air, sea, rail, courier or road or where we can offer storage in warehouses.

The success of our Fairs & Events projects relies on teamwork, flexibility, and dedication. Additionally, we are a close-knit and committed team both during and outside of work, says Frank Heemskerk, Manager Fairs & Events.

In the Netherlands, we operate from over 40 branches, with more than 5,000 colleagues. Together we rise to the challenge of a rapidly changing environment. We make quick decisions at every level and combine ambition and teamwork. This is how we move forward and make a difference together.

You bring

• proven experience or a strong affinity for international transport, preferably in fairs, events, or project logistics;
• a completed higher professional education (HBO) or equivalent work and thinking level, obtained through relevant experience;
• excellent command of both Dutch and English, spoken and written;
• strong organisational and communication skills, a stress-resistant attitude, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic and time-critical environment;
• a flexible working attitude, including willingness to occasionally work evenings and weekends, combined with a strong focus on service and client satisfaction.

It all counts for this vacancy of project specialist fairs & events in Utrecht or Amsterdam. Furthermore, it is of course important that you feel at home with us. That will certainly be possible if you like to keep going, have guts and want to grow with DSV.

You get

Working at DSV means working at one of the top players in the logistics market. DSV is entrepreneurial and competitive, which is why we always want to grow as an organization. That is why we are looking for people who want to grow with us. Besides a challenging job in an international environment we also offer:

• a salary aligned with your knowledge and experience;
• a professional and informal working environment where your voice counts;
• 24 vacation days, 4 ADV days, and 8% holiday allowance;
• a favourable pension scheme, partly non-contributory, with a 5% personal contribution;
• access to knowledge and training through our DSV Academy, so you can grow and influence your career path.

Move forward

Send your resume with motivation or leave your details and we will contact you. Any questions about this vacancy? Our corporate recruiter Manouk Lips answers all your questions via +31 (0)6 5188 5961 or manouk.lips@dsv.com.

We will only contact you via our official company email addresses (e.g., @dsv.com or @nl.dsv.com) and never reach out to candidates through personal email providers such as Gmail or Hotmail.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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