Sales – Freight Forwarding

Career141; Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Career141 is seeking a results-driven Sales professional to drive growth in the freight forwarding sector. You will identify new business, build client relationships, and promote air and ocean freight services to meet revenue targets.

The role requires negotiating quotations, closing deals, and maintaining detailed records of activities and outcomes. Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in shipping/logistics sales, a Bachelor's degree in related fields, and a proven ability to hit sales targets with

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in sales within shipping and freight forwarding.
• Experience in both Air Freight (AI) and Ocean Freight (CE) preferred; expertise in either area considered.

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.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Sales/Logistics

Job description

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.