Sales Trainee - International Freight Forwarding, Transport, Logistics

Star Personnel Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Full-time hours

On-the-job training

Job summary

Star Personnel Ltd is recruiting a Sales Trainee for International Freight Forwarding, Transport, and Logistics in Auckland. The program includes up to 18 months of in-office training across imports/exports, seafreight and airfreight, warehousing and logistics, with a path toward a full Sales Representative role.

You will learn sales skills and CRM usage, then transition to field sales to build customer rapport, assess needs, and recommend solutions.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Supply Chain and Logistics, Commerce, B Com, International Business or Management.
• 2-5 years experience in International Freight Forwarding in Customer Service/Operations/Sales Support or Sales.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication in English.
• NZ Driver's licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Training will take up to 18 months in the office across operations (Imports/Exports, Seafreight, Airfreight, Warehousing and Logistics).
• Move into phone sales and then field sales, targeting existing and new customers.
• Build rapport and trust with customers and assess needs to recommend solutions.
• Keep CRM information up to date and accurate.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Organised

Autonomous

Sales mindset

Education

Graduate degree in Supply Chain

Job description

Sales Trainee - International Freight Forwarding, Transport, Logistics

We have two positions available with a market leader in the International Freight Forwarding/Transport and Logistics arena. You may have a couple of years of experience in Freight Fowarding, Import or Export Operations or experience in Sales Support looking for an opportunity to grow into a fully fledged Sales Representative role or have Graduated from University with an interest in these industries. With great training and support - you can really build a fabulous CAREER in the industry!!

What you will be doing in your role:

Training will take up to 18 months in the office with extensive learning in different operational departments, Imports and Exports, Seafreight and Airfreight, Warehousing and Logistics and then moving onto phone sales, targeting existing and new Customers through various channels.

The end goal is to get out as a Field Sales Representative where you can building rapport and trust with Customers face to face. You will then, with your industry knowledge be able to assess the type and size of Customer needs and recommends solutions.

Keeping CRM information up to date and accurate

Skills and Experience

Graduate degree -Supply Chain and Logistics / Commerce / B Com / International Business or Management or 2-5 years experience in the International Freight Forwarding arena in either Customer Service/Operations/Sales Support or Sales

You have strong numerical skills, an eye for detail with solid computer skills, be organised, goal driven and able to work autonomously!

Excellent communication skills and English, professionally presented, be relatable and confident on the phone

Youmusthas a current NZ Driver's licence

Benefits and Perks

Permanent roles full time hours, Monday - Friday

Ongoing development and training on the job