Sales Executive

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Sales Executive to lead export timber sales and manage key customer relationships from Singapore. The role offers exposure to new markets and collaboration with internal teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in timber sales, with strong communication and negotiation skills. Occasional international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of sales experience in timber preferred.
• Knowledge of commodity sales is advantageous.
• Proven sales experience with medium and large corporate clients.
• Strong organization, proactive attitude, and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally for business.

Responsibilities

• Develop new markets and nurture relationships with existing customers.
• Prepare sales contracts and purchase orders while ensuring compliance.
• Monitor export sales and follow up on orders and payments.
• Identify issues and propose process improvements.
• Collaborate with customers to resolve issues and ensure seamless operations.
• Execute sales strategies and business plans as directed.
• Collaborate with internal sales teams to leverage opportunities.
• Prepare and submit reports to sales management.
• Occasional overseas travel and client entertainment.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our client is looking for Sales executive.

Brief Summary:

Join a dynamic team to lead the export sales and trading of timber products. This role offers a unique opportunity to explore new markets while managing existing customer and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new markets and nurture relationships with existing customers.


• Prepare sales contracts and purchase orders while ensuring compliance with legal and internal policies.


• Monitor export sales transactions and follow up on customer orders and payments.


• Identify issues and propose solutions for process improvements.


• Collaborate with customers to resolve issues and ensure seamless operations.


• Execute sales strategies and business plans as directed.


• Collaborate with internal sales teams to leverage business opportunities.


• Prepare and submit necessary reports to sales management.


• Occasional overseas business travel may be necessary, including participation in client entertainment and networking events.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.


• 1–2 years of experience in sales within the timber industry, with knowledge of commodity sales preferred.


• Proven sales experience with medium and large corporate clients.


• Exceptional organization skills, proactive attitude, and ability to work independently.


• Strong communication, teamwork, and negotiation capabilities.


• Flexibility to attend evening and weekend events when necessary.


• Willingness to travel internationally for business purposes.


• Knowledge of international shipping and understanding of Incoterms is advantageous.