Commercial junior (F/H) at OVRSEA (Riorges, France)

OVRSEA· Riorges, France·13h ago

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Culture of Learning: Internal training, cross-team projects, external logistics talks, and time for personal development. The recruitment process is designed to assess curiosity and willingness to learn, not just industry experience.
Diversity & Inclusion: 45% female employees; strong gender equality index score (73/100). Teams span multiple countries and cultures.
Onboarding: Structured 3-week onboarding program that includes meeting every team, daily workshops, and role-specific documentation.
Work Environment: Offices in Paris, Lyon, Barcelona, Milan, New York, and Madrid. Hybrid-friendly (office-based in-person speed round at the end of hiring).
Career Growth: Opportunities to move between roles (operations, sales, finance, product) as the company scales. 16 open roles as of Sep 2026, including internships, BDR, account executive, and operations manager positions.
Employee Ratings: 4.3/5 on LinkedIn (based on 89 reviews) with strong scores for culture (4.3) and career development (4.1).

One-liner: OVRSEA is a digital freight forwarder that combines technology with shipping expertise to make supply chains more efficient, resilient, and sustainable.
Entity Type: Private (acquired by Bolloré Group in 2021; operates as a Bolloré Logistics subsidiary)
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 2017
Founders: Antoine Sauvage, Arthur Barillas, Brieuc, Georges Semaan, and Mathieu

Primary industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain & Storage (freight forwarding)
Target customers: B2B – small to large enterprises (700+ companies including Babymoov, Cowboy, Croda, Veja, LVMH brands)
Mission: To deliver top-of-the-line freight forwarding services, making supply chains more efficient, resilient, and sustainable through a blend of digital technology and human expertise.

Digital Freight Forwarding Platform: A SaaS-like platform that provides real-time tracking, document management, and supply chain visibility from quote to final delivery.
Customs Clearance & Ad Valorem Insurance: Specialized services to simplify cross-border trade and protect cargo.
Inventory Management Tools to optimize stock levels and reduce logistics costs.
Dedicated Operations Team: Human-led support for complex logistics, decarbonization advice, and customs strategy.

Valuation/Market Cap: Not disclosed (acquired by Bolloré Group in 2021 for an undisclosed amount)
Key Metric: Annual Revenue ~$3M (2024 estimate); Total Funding $2.2M (seed round, 2019)
Notable Investors/Partners: Seed round investors (4 investors, names not publicly listed); Parent company: Bolloré Logistics; Clients include Babymoov, Cowboy, Croda, Grosfillex, Lincoln Electric, Maison Francis Kurkdjian (LVMH), Veja.
Growth Signals: 150+ employees (up from 106 in prior year, +2.5% YoY headcount growth); 6 offices across Europe and the US; 700+ customers; active hiring (16 open positions as of Sep 2026); 73/100 2025 French Gender Equality Index.

Digital + Human Hybrid: Combines proprietary technology (real-time tracking, document management) with deep freight forwarding expertise, differentiating from pure-play digital freight forwarders and traditional brokers.
Learning Culture: Core values of kindness, excellence, reliability, and curiosity, underpinned by a teaching mindset that encourages continuous learning and internal mobility.
Bolloré Backing: Access to the resources and network of a global logistics group (Bolloré Logistics) while maintaining startup agility.
Customer Trust: Serves high-profile brands across luxury, automotive, and consumer goods sectors.

Efficiency & Sustainability: Helping clients reduce logistics costs and carbon footprint through data-driven decisions and decarbonization advisory.
Geographic Expansion: Growing presence in the US (New York office) and strengthening European hubs (France, Spain, Italy).
Product Innovation: Enhancing the digital platform to provide greater predictability and automation for supply chain managers.

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