Sales Manager

People, Jobs, and News; India; Remote; INR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Jobs, and News in Pune seeks an energetic Sales Executive / Business Development Manager to generate new business in freight forwarding and customs clearance. You will build relationships with importers and exporters, present quotations, and drive growth from home-based and field activities.

The ideal candidate has 4–10 years in BD or sales within logistics, freight forwarding, or customs, and excels at negotiations, client service, and market outreach.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of BD/Sales experience.
• Experience in Freight Forwarding (Imports/Exports).
• Experience in Customs Broking / Customs Clearance.
• Strong client-handling, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to generate new business independently and meet sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business and acquire clients in freight forwarding and customs clearance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients.
• Handle client inquiries, prepare quotations, and follow up on business opportunities.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Coordinate with operations to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Identify new market opportunities and expand the customer base.
• Develop business through industry networking, references, market visits, and existing contacts.

Skills

Sales

Freight Forwarding

Negotiation

Communication

Business Development

Job description

Position: Sales Executive / Business Development Manager

Industry: Freight Forwarding, Customs Clearance & Logistics

Experience: 3-10 Years

Location: Pune (Work From Home)

Job Responsibilities

• Generate new business and acquire clients in freight forwarding and customs clearance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Handle client inquiries, prepare quotations, and follow up on business opportunities.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Coordinate with operations and internal teams to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Identify new market opportunities and expand the customer base.
• Develop business through industry networking, references, market visits, and existing contacts.

Required Experience

Candidates should have 4-10 years of relevant experience in Business Development / Sales in one or more of the following areas:

• Freight Forwarding - Import & Export
• Customs Broking / Customs Clearance
• Chartering
• Logistics / Supply Chain
• Shipping & International Trade

We Welcome

• Retired Supply Chain Managers
• Import/Export Managers
• DGFT Consultants
• CEOs / Senior Professionals with logistics exposure
• Experienced professionals with strong industry networks

Must Have

• 4-10 years of experience in Business Development / Sales
• Experience in Freight Forwarding (Imports & Exports)
• Experience in Customs Broking / Customs Clearance
• Knowledge or experience in Chartering will be an added advantage
• Strong client-handling, negotiation, communication, and business-development skills
• Ability to generate new business independently and achieve sales targets

Skills: sales,freight forwarding,forwarding