Sales Executive

Unitech Shipping Services; Chennai District; On-site; INR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Unitech Shipping Services in Chennai is seeking a Sales Executive to identify and pursue new business opportunities, nurture client relationships and promote the company’s comprehensive logistics solutions. The role involves prospecting, proposals, and coordinating with operations to develop competitive quotations.

Regular client visits and on-site collaboration with internal teams are required; strong English communication and CRM/MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong sales and business development skills, including lead generation, negotiation, and closing.
• Knowledge of logistics and shipping services, such as freight forwarding, customs clearance, and distribution.
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships, with a customer-focused approach to service delivery.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, with proficiency in English; additional local languages are an advantage.
• Comfort using CRM tools, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and basic reporting techniques.
• Proven ability to work independently, meet targets, and manage time and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in logistics, shipping, or related industries is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Nurture existing client relationships.
• Promote Unitech Shipping Services’ full range of logistics solutions.
• Prospecting and cold calling.
• Preparing and presenting proposals.
• Coordinating with operations to develop quotations.
• Ensuring timely follow-up with customers.
• Maintaining accurate sales records.
• Tracking market trends.
• Providing feedback to management on customer needs and service improvements.
• On-site role based in Chennai with regular client visits and collaboration with internal teams.

Skills

Sales & BD

CRM tools

Communication skills

Lead generation

Negotiation & closing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Logistics

Tools

CRM software

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)

Job description

Job Description

Company Description Unitech Shipping Services is a logistics provider with 27 years of experience delivering end-to-end solutions, including Freight Forwarding, Customs Clearance, Warehousing, Transportation, and Distribution. With its own Customs Broker License and expertise in Ex-Works, DDP, and DDU shipments, the company focuses on seamless and reliable operations for customers. Unitech Shipping Services manages a wide variety of cargo, such as machinery, automotive and aircraft parts, granites, garments, medical and agricultural equipment, and electronic goods. Its global network of more than 900 freight forwarders supports efficient international shipping and comprehensive logistics services. More information is .

Role Description

The Sales Executive will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, nurturing existing client relationships, and promoting Unitech Shipping Services’ full range of logistics solutions. Day-to-day activities include prospecting and cold calling, preparing and presenting proposals, coordinating with operations teams to develop competitive quotations, and ensuring timely follow-up with customers. The role also involves maintaining accurate sales records, tracking market trends, and providing feedback to management on customer needs and service improvements. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai, requiring regular client visits and collaboration with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Strong sales and business development skills, including lead generation, negotiation, and closing.
• Knowledge of logistics and shipping services, such as freight forwarding, customs clearance, and distribution.
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships, with a customer-focused approach to service delivery.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, with proficiency in English; additional local languages are an advantage.
• Comfort using CRM tools, MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and basic reporting techniques.
• Proven ability to work independently, meet targets, and manage time and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in logistics, shipping, or related industries is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.