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A leading company in the shipping industry is seeking an experienced account manager to drive sales and support customer relations. This role involves mentoring junior staff, ensuring timely deliveries, and maintaining strong relationships with customers and shipping lines. Ideal candidates will have a diploma, extensive industry knowledge, and excellent communication skills. Join us to be part of a rapidly growing environment in Singapore.
Playing a defining role in the communication with our Customer Center and Sales team in HQ. Respond to urgent enquiries & handle complains
Increase sales revenue for business in local docking shipyards and site projects in local branch office.
Leading the team or acting as “sounding board” and sparring partner for other key account managers in local branch.
Acting as a mentor for more junior staff on a variety of issues
Liaising with Logistics Manager and Transport Planner to ensure smooth, complete, and in-time deliveries for customer’s order.
Point-of-contact for customers, both office and vessel crew and site, for any issue that relates to:
Requests that have to do with quotes issued by our sales & quotation team
Itinerary changes for vessels, re-routing consequences and offering solutions
Last minute requests
Sourcing alternative products on local market
Receiving and entertainment when Customer visit local office.
Diploma or above in a related field or equivalent experience and training.
Broad knowledge of the Shipping Industry and chain partners.
Customer-oriented, problem-solving skills.
Excellent commercial qualities;
Maintaining personal contact with shipping lines and/or ship management.
5 years of experience in a similar position is essential.
Knowledge of MS Office and ERP.
Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing, fluent in English.
Stress resistant due to tight busy schedules associated with this position.
Ability/willingness to work in a rapidly changing, growing environment.