Johannes Buchholz
About Johannes Buchholz
Johannes Buchholz is a Senior Sales Manager for Air & Ocean in South Germany at Forto, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in logistics and sales, with previous roles at Panalpina, Haeger & Schmidt Logistics, and Rhenus Air & Ocean.
Current Role at Forto
Johannes Buchholz serves as the Senior Sales Manager for Air & Ocean in South Germany at Forto. He has held this position since 2022, working from Friesenheim, Baden-Württemberg. In this role, he is responsible for managing sales operations and developing strategies to enhance the company's air and ocean freight services in the region.
Previous Experience in Logistics
Prior to his current role, Johannes Buchholz accumulated extensive experience in the logistics sector. He worked at Panalpina as a Customer Service representative for Air Freight Import/Export from 2013 to 2014 and later as a DH Student from 2010 to 2013. He also held positions at Rhenus Air & Ocean, including Sales Manager for Air & Ocean South Germany from 2019 to 2020 and Trade Lane Manager for India and Southeast Asia from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he served as Sales Manager Intermodal at Haeger & Schmidt Logistics from 2014 to 2015.
Educational Background
Johannes Buchholz studied at Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW) Lörrach, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Business Administration with a focus on Spedition, Transport und Logistik from 2010 to 2013. He furthered his education at Hochschule Heilbronn, where he obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Business Administration in Transport and Logistics from 2015 to 2017.
Career Progression
Johannes Buchholz has demonstrated a steady progression in his career within the logistics industry. After completing his studies, he began his professional journey at Panalpina and subsequently transitioned to various roles that enhanced his expertise in sales and logistics management. His experience spans several key positions, including Sales Manager roles and trade lane management, reflecting his growth and adaptability in the field.