Business Development Executive (Freight Forwarding)

AlwaysHired Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarding company in Singapore is looking for a Business Development Executive to assist in acquiring new customers and support existing relationships. This role involves proactive sales calls, customer inquiries, and coordination with operational teams. Candidates should have experience in the freight forwarding industry and strong communication skills. This position offers a basic salary of up to $4,000 and commissions.

Benefits

Entitlement to commissions

Qualifications

• Experience in sales within the freight forwarding and logistics industry is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in acquiring new customers through proactive sales calls and emails.
• Support the development of relationships with existing customers.
• Coordinate closely with operations and customer service teams.

Skills

Proactive outbound sales

Customer relationship management

Market research

Job description

🎉Domestic Freight Forwarding company seeking Business Development Personnel.

Business Development Executive (Freight Forwarding)

• Basic salary: up to $4,000.00

• Location: Tampines

• Monday - Friday (8.30am to 5.30pm)

• Entitle to Commissions.

Job Scope:

• Assist in acquiring new customers within the freight forwarding and logistics industry through proactive outbound sales calls, emails, and follow-ups.
• Support the development and maintenance of strong relationships with existing customers.
• Identify potential sales opportunities and assist in building and maintaining a healthy sales pipeline.
• Act as a point of contact for customer inquiries related to freight services, rates, and shipment status.
• Coordinate closely with operations, customer service, and documentation teams to ensure smooth shipment execution.
• Prepare quotations, freight rates, and basic sales proposals in accordance with customer requirements.
• Assist in negotiating freight rates and commercial terms with customers under supervision.
• Conduct basic market research on customers, trade lanes, and competitor activities.
• Support tender, RFQ, and quotation submissions when required.
• Follow up on customer feedback and assist in resolving service-related issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate customer records, sales activities, and reports in internal systems.
• Provide regular updates on sales activities and customer developments to management.

Next Step:

Please submit your updated resume in MS Word format by clicking the QUICK APPLY button.

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Edward Tan Yiek
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AlwaysHired Pte Ltd
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