Manager, Overseas Agent Sales

people profilers pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

People Profilers Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a seasoned Senior Freight Relations Manager to nurture and expand relationships within WCA and global freight forwarder networks. You will represent the company at international events, promote it as a preferred agent, and identify strategic overseas partners aligned with trade lane strategy.

You will generate agency-driven sales opportunities, follow up on RFQs, drive cargo flows, collaborate with pricing and operations for sustainable rates, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Maritime or related discipline with minimum 10 years of relevant shipping experience.
• Highly numerate with good analytical thinking and quantitative skills.
• Self-driven with ability to multi task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) & people management.
• Strong presence with the ability to interact with Senior Leadership.
• Willing to travel when required.
• Appointment will commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships within WCA and other global freight forwarder networks.
• Represent the company at international agent conferences and networking events.
• Promote the company as a preferred destination / origin agent for inbound, outbound, and cross-trade business.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new strategic overseas agents aligned with trade lane strategy.
• Generate and develop agency-driven sales opportunities and follow up on RFQs and enquiries.
• Drive balanced, two-way cargo flows and manage trade lane performance.
• Work with pricing and operations teams to ensure competitive yet sustainable rate structures.
• Ensure compliance with global agent network rules, payment protection policies, and dispute protocols.
• Act as key escalation point for agent service, commercial, and dispute-related issues.

Skills

Relationship management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Business/Maritime

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships within WCA and other global freight forwarder networks.
• Represent the company at international agent conferences and networking events.
• Promote the company as a preferred destination / origin agent for inbound, outbound, and cross-trade business.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new strategic overseas agents aligned with trade lane strategy.
• Generate and develop agency-driven sales opportunities and follow up on RFQs and enquiries.
• Drive balanced, two-way cargo flows and manage trade lane performance.
• Work with pricing and operations teams to ensure competitive yet sustainable rate structures.
• Ensure compliance with global agent network rules, payment protection policies, and dispute protocols.
• Act as key escalation point for agent service, commercial, and dispute-related issues.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Maritime or related discipline with minimum10years of relevant shipping experience.
• Highly numerate with good analytical thinking and quantitative skills.
• Self-driven with ability to multi task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) & people management.
• Strong presence with the ability to interact with Senior Leadership.
• Willing to Travel when required.
• Appointment will commensurate with experience.

All Successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

People Profilers Pte Ltd, 20 Cecil Street, #08-09 PLUS Building,Singapore 049705

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http://www.peopleprofilers.com

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Consultant in charge: So Boon Shyen, Debbie

EA Licence Number: 02C4944

Registration Number: R1111376