Sales – Freight Forwarding

CLIENT: Leading Shipping & Freight Forwarding Company

DESIGNATION: Sales – Freight Forwarding

LOCATION: Delhi, India | Mumbai, India

PACKAGE: Open to Discuss

OVERVIEW:

The Sales professional will be responsible for driving business growth, acquiring new clients, and developing customer relationships within the freight forwarding industry, with a focus on air freight and/or ocean freight services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and acquire new business opportunities in the freight forwarding market.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Promote air freight and ocean freight services to achieve sales targets.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate rates, and close business deals.
• Monitor sales performance and achieve revenue and business development targets.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client portfolios, and business achievements.

PRE-REQUISITES:

• 5–10 years of experience in sales within the shipping and freight forwarding industry.
• Experience in both Air Freight (AI) and Ocean Freight (CE) is preferred; candidates with expertise in either area will also be considered.
• EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales and Marketing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving sales targets and generating business.
• Candidates must be able to provide clear figures on sales performance, revenue generated, and business acquired.
• Stable employment history is essential; frequent job hoppers will not be considered.
• Strong negotiation, client relationship management, and business development skills.