Sales Manager-Ocean Freight

Sar Transport Systems; Thoothukudi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sar Transport Systems in Tuticorin, Tamilnadu, India, invites applications for an Ocean forwarding sales role. You will meet revenue targets, actively manage Ocean customers, and promote our Ocean product capabilities.

The ideal candidate has 4–9 years in freight forwarding sales, with US lane exposure and the ability to handle 12–15 TEUs per week, preferably in an international market. Join a dynamic team to drive pricing profitability, forecast sales, build customer relationships, and network

Qualifications

• 4-9 years minimum experience in freight forwarding sales.
• Trade Lane Experience: US Lane preferred
• Volume Handling: 12-15 TEUs per week
• Market Exposure: Preferably international market

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed Ocean forwarding revenue, volume, and sales targets as per the sales plan.
• Manage Ocean customers actively to promote our Ocean product capabilities.
• Achieve GP budget targets for Ocean business at the zone level.
• Identify target customers and develop a sales plan aligned with market strategies.
• Ensure pricing requests follow freight forwarding pricing guidelines while maintaining profitability.
• Submit timely weekly sales reports and sales forecasts.
• Maintain an updated customer database with proper segmentation.
• Interact with customers regularly, meeting commitments and achieving high customer satisfaction levels.
• Build strong customer relationships and ensure high satisfaction levels.
• Network with forwarders, co-loaders, and ocean carriers to stay updated on market trends and competition.

Job description

About the job

Primary Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed Ocean forwarding revenue, volume, and sales targets as per the sales plan.
• Manage Ocean customers actively to promote our Ocean product capabilities.
• Achieve GP budget targets for Ocean business at the zone level.
• Identify target customers and develop a sales plan aligned with market strategies.
• Ensure pricing requests follow freight forwarding pricing guidelines while maintaining profitability.
• Submit timely weekly sales reports and sales forecasts.
• Maintain an updated customer database with proper segmentation.
• Interact with customers regularly, meeting commitments and achieving high customer satisfaction levels.
• Build strong customer relationships and ensure high satisfaction levels.
• Network with forwarders, co-loaders, and ocean carriers to stay updated on market trends and competition.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience: 4-9 years minimum in freight forwarding sales
• Trade Lane Experience: US Lane preferred
• Volume Handling: 12-15 TEUs per week
• Market Exposure: Preferably international market

Address

1/1, 1st Floor Manal Street, Tuticorin, Tamilnadu-628001- India (Map)