Sales Executive- Sales & Business development

Contrans Cargo Pvt. Ltd; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Contrans Cargo Pvt Limited. in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is seeking a Sr. Executive- Sales & Business Development to expand our freight forwarding footprint. You will leverage an existing client base and drive revenue through meetings, proposals, and closures in sea and air import/export.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of core freight forwarding sales experience, a proven track record, and strong negotiation and client-management skills. Travel within the region may be needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate with MBA/PGDM or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of core freight forwarding sales experience.
• Experience with air and sea freight (import & export) and client management.

Responsibilities

• Bring in immediate business through existing client base in freight forwarding.
• Identify, approach, and acquire new clients in freight forwarding.
• Conduct regular client meetings and visits to generate opportunities.
• Handle end-to-end sales cycle: lead generation, negotiation & closure.
• Coordinate with operations for smooth execution and service delivery.

Skills

Freight forwarding sales

Client acquisition

Negotiation

Communication

Lead generation

Education

MBA/PGDM

Graduate in any discipline

Job description

Position: Sr. Executive- Sales & Business Development

Department: Sales & Business Development

Location: - Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Company: Contrans Cargo Pvt Limited.

We are Delhi based Freight Forwarding Company having pan India presence, we specialize in freight forwarding, warehousing, customs clearance & inland transportation. We are looking for a candidate from freight forwarding background who can help us in expanding our business in Ahmedabad & nearby areas.

Ideal candidate should have an experience of 3-5 years in core freight forwarding sales.

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly driven Business Development professional from the freight forwarding industry who is currently handling sales and client acquisition. The ideal candidate should have an existing client base / business in hand and the ability to consistently generate new revenue through clients' meetings and conversions across Sea import & exports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bring in immediate business through existing client base.
• Identify, approach, and acquire new clients in freight forwarding.
• Conduct regular client meetings and sales visits to generate new opportunities.
• Handle end-to-end sales cycle: lead generation, negotiation & closure.
• Manage customer queries and offer competitive logistics solutions air & sea, export & import.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline and ensure monthly target achievement
• Develop long-term relationships to drive repeat and incremental business.
• Coordinate with operations for smooth execution and service delivery.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate in any discipline, with MBA/ PGDM.
• 3–5 years of core experience in freight forwarding sales & business development.
• Must be currently working with a freight forwarding company.
• Existing customer base / proven business generation track record is required.
• Strong knowledge of Air Freight & Sea Freight (Import & Export).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-facing skills.
• Self-driven, target-oriented, and aggressive in closing deal.