Project Freight Forwarding Manager

Dindayal Transglobal; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 670,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Dindayal Transglobal is seeking an experienced Import Export Project Sales Manager in Ahmedabad to lead business development in freight forwarding and project logistics. The role focuses on acquiring clients, managing end-to-end logistics solutions, and driving revenue across sea/air freight and customs clearance.

The ideal candidate has 7–8 years in the sector, strong negotiation and relationship-building skills, and a proven track record in handling industrial/project cargo.

Qualifications

• 7–8 years of relevant experience in Freight Forwarding / Logistics / Project Logistics
• Strong understanding of Import & Export processes
• Proven track record in B2B sales and client acquisition
• Strong knowledge of Sea Freight, Air Freight, Customs Clearance and Project Cargo
• Experience handling industrial/project cargo will be an added advantage
• Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to generate new business in import-export logistics
• Identify and acquire new clients across relevant industrial sectors
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients
• Generate business for Sea Freight, Air Freight, LCL, FCL, Customs Clearance and Project Cargo
• Identify and develop opportunities in ODC, Break Bulk and Project Logistics
• Coordinate with operations, documentation, customs and freight teams for smooth project execution
• Manage the complete sales cycle — Lead → Enquiry → Quotation → Negotiation → Conversion → Execution → Payment
• Prepare commercial proposals and negotiate rates and contracts with clients
• Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual revenue/margin targets
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline and provide regular business forecasts
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities and freight market developments
• Ensure high customer satisfaction and develop long‑term business relationships

Skills

Freight forwarding

Logistics

B2B sales

Negotiation

Client acquisition

Project logistics

Job description

WE ARE HIRING | IMPORT EXPORT PROJECT SALES MANAGER

Location: Narol, Ahmedabad

Position: Import Export Project Sales Manager

Salary: ₹60,000 – ₹70,000/month + Performance Incentives

Experience: 7–8 Years

CANDIDATE ONLY FROM THE FREIGHT FORWARDING INDUSTRY

Dindayal Transglobal is looking for an experienced and result-oriented Import Export Project Sales Manager to join our growing team in Ahmedabad.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Freight Forwarding, Customs Clearance, Project Logistics and B2B Sales, with the ability to independently identify opportunities, acquire clients and manage logistics projects from enquiry to execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute sales strategies to generate new business in import-export logistics
• Identify and acquire new clients across relevant industrial sectors
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients
• Generate business for Sea Freight, Air Freight, LCL, FCL, Customs Clearance and Project Cargo
• Identify and develop opportunities in ODC, Break Bulk and Project Logistics
• Understand client requirements and prepare commercially viable logistics solutions
• Coordinate with operations, documentation, customs and freight teams for smooth project execution
• Manage the complete sales cycle — Lead → Enquiry → Quotation → Negotiation → Conversion → Execution → Payment
• Prepare commercial proposals and negotiate rates and contracts with clients
• Achieve monthly, quarterly and annual revenue/margin targets
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline and provide regular business forecasts
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities and freight market developments
• Ensure high customer satisfaction and develop long‑term business relationships

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 7–8 years of relevant experience in Freight Forwarding / Logistics / Customs / Project Logistics
• Strong understanding of Import & Export processes
• Proven track record in B2B sales and client acquisition
• Strong knowledge of Sea Freight, Air Freight, Customs Clearance and Project Cargo
• Experience handling industrial/project cargo will be an added advantage
• Excellent negotiation, communication and presentation skills
• Strong commercial understanding and ability to work with margins
• Ability to independently generate leads and convert them into business
• Target-oriented and entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong network within the logistics/import-export industry will be an advantage

COMPENSATION

• ₹60,000 – ₹70,000 per month, depending on experience and capability
• Performance-based incentives on achievement of targets

We are looking for someone who doesn't just manage sales, but takes ownership of business development, revenue generation and client relationships.

If you are an experienced logistics sales professional looking for an opportunity to take ownership of projects and contribute directly to business growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Interested candidates can share your CV with us.

#Hiring #JobOpening #ImportExport #FreightForwarding #LogisticsJobs #SalesManager #ProjectLogistics #InternationalLogistics #CustomsClearance #FreightForwardingJobs #AhmedabadJobs #GujaratJobs #B2BSales #ProjectCargoI’d recommend using “Import Export Project Sales Manager” rather than simply “Sales Manager” on LinkedIn—the title will attract candidates who already understand freight forwarding and project logistics, rather than general sales candidates.