Sales Manager Ocean & Air (Import/Export)

ABEX Excellence Pvt Ltd; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ABEX Excellence Pvt Ltd is seeking a Sales Manager – Ocean & Air (Import/Export) to expand our international freight forwarding footprint. You will lead sales efforts, identify new clients, and drive growth across ocean and air services.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of sales experience in logistics, with a strong network of clients and proven negotiation and presentation skills. This role requires a self-motivated, target-driven professional able to work independently.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in sales within the freight forwarding/logistics industry.
• Strong knowledge of ocean and air import/export operations.
• Established network of clients and industry contacts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, target-oriented, and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and business development for ocean and air import/export services.
• Identify and acquire new clients while nurturing existing accounts.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Collaborate with operations and customer service teams to ensure service excellence.
• Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, and industry regulations.
• Prepare and deliver regular sales reports, forecasts, and presentations to senior management.

Job description

About the job Sales Manager Ocean & Air (Import/Export)

We are hiring on behalf of a leading Logistics company for the position of Sales Manager – Ocean & Air (Import/Export)
Job Title: Sales Manager – Ocean & Air (Import/Export)

Experience: 5+ years

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Sales Manager to lead and expand our Ocean & AirImport/Export vertical. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in international freightforwarding, a proven sales track record, and the ability to build lasting client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive sales and business development for ocean and air import/export services.
• Identify and acquire new clients while nurturing existing accounts.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Collaborate with operations and customer service teams to ensure service excellence.
• Stay updated on market trends, competitor activities, and industry regulations.
• Prepare and deliver regular sales reports, forecasts, and presentations to senior management.

Requirements:

• 5–10 years of experience in sales within the freight forwarding/logistics industry.
• Strong knowledge of ocean and air import/export operations.
• Established network of clients and industry contacts.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, target-oriented, and capable of working independently.