Assistant Sales Manager

SM HR Nexus; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SM HR Nexus is seeking a seasoned sales professional in India to drive growth in Freight Forwarding and Logistics solutions from our Chennai-based operations. The role focuses on acquiring new corporate clients, expanding service adoption across Ocean/Air Freight, NVOCC, Customs clearance, and related logistics, while ensuring customer satisfaction and timely payments.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years in Freight Forwarding sales, a graduate degree (MBA preferred in Logistics), and a

Qualifications

• Graduate from a reputed institution; PG/MBA in Logistics or Supply Chain would be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities and achieve assigned sales targets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients and key accounts.
• Promote Ocean Freight, Air Freight, NVOCC, Customs Clearance, Transportation, and Logistics services.
• Identify potential customers through market research, networking, and lead generation.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing, and close business deals.
• Coordinate with pricing, operations, warehouse, and customs clearance teams to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline to drive revenue growth.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and identify new business opportunities.
• Ensure timely collection of payments and maintain healthy customer accounts.
• Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and MIS for management review.

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA in Logistics or Supply Chain (preferred)

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities and achieve assigned sales targets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients and key accounts.
• Promote Ocean Freight, Air Freight, NVOCC, Customs Clearance, Transportation, and Logistics services.
• Identify potential customers through market research, networking, and lead generation.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate pricing, and close business deals.
• Coordinate with pricing, operations, warehouse, and customs clearance teams to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline to drive revenue growth.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and identify new business opportunities.
• Ensure timely collection of payments and maintain healthy customer accounts.
• Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and MIS for management review.

Education

Required: Graduate from a reputed institution. Preferred: Post-graduate / MBA , Logistics or Supply Chain Management specialization would be added advantage

Experiences

Minimum 5 to 7 years experience in Sales & Marketing in reputed Freight Forwarding /Logistics Companies (Ocean/Air/NVOCC/customs clearance/transportation).