Job Responsibilities:
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within local and international markets.
- Generate qualified leads and set sales appointments to boost business closing rates by providing sales with qualified, ready-to-engage leads
- Leverage cold calling and/or lead generation experience to communicate with a high daily volume of potential clients
- Promote company services including ocean, air, and road freight, warehousing, customs clearance, and value-added services.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
- Conduct client visits to present services and close deals.
- Prepare and follow up on quotations, proposals, and tenders.
- Collaborate with pricing, operations, and customer service teams to ensure service quality and client satisfaction.
- Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and update CRM systems regularly.
- Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
- Monitor market trends and competitors to adapt sales strategies.
- Ensure timely collection of payments from clients and resolve any disputes or issues.
- Report weekly sales activities, leads, and progress to the sales manager.
Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in sales, preferably in freight forwarding or logistics.
- Proven track record in meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Knowledge of import/export documentation and multimodal logistics is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with CRM tools and sales reporting systems.
Behavioral Requirements:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Customer-focused with excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and driven by results.
- Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Adaptable to fast-paced and dynamic work settings.
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities.
- Positive attitude with a proactive approach to challenges.
- Strong work ethic and a sense of accountability.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to travel frequently for client visits, sometimes on short notice.
- Ability to sit for extended periods when working on a computer or attending meetings.
- Physically able to carry promotional materials, laptops, and documents to meetings/events.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for local travel is preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person