Sales Executive

JOINTHIRE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation reimbursement

AWS Entitlement

Performance bonus

Overseas business trips

Job summary

JOINTHIRE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. is seeking a seasoned logistics sales professional to lead bulk shipping client development, build relationships with shipping lines, and prepare competitive quotations.

You will conduct outside sales to secure new business from shippers, travel to Japan and Southeast Asia as needed, and manage end-to-end import/export quotations while growing the customer base. The role is based near Jurong East MRT, with standard hours (Mon–Fri, 8:30–17:30) and transport

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in logistics/shipping or freight forwarders.
• Experience in import/export operations and quotations.
• Proven track record in new business development and client relationship management.
• Proficient in English and Japanese.
• Willingness to travel for sales visits.
• Familiarity with Japanese business etiquette; experience in a Japanese company is a plus.
• Experience arranging conventional vessels and negotiating with shipping companies.
• Knowledge of bulk vessel business is a plus.
• Sales and customer oriented.

Responsibilities

• Main contact for bulk shipping, building and maintaining relationships with shipping companies and handling quotations.
• Conduct sales activities to secure new business opportunities from shippers.
• Prepare quotations for import/export operations, develop new clients, and maintain relationships with existing clients.
• Business trips to Japan and Southeast Asia for sales activities when required.
• Other ad hoc projects/duties as assigned by the company.

Skills

New business

Client mgmt

EN-JP bilingual

Outside sales

Logistics knowledge

Negotiation

Bulk vessels

Job description

About Company:

Established in 1982, our client is well-known for its extensive global logistics and transportation network. They specialize in freight forwarding, chartering of barges, warehousing, transport of cargoes, and packing & crating services.

Job Description:

• Main contact for bulk shipping, building and maintaining relationships with shipping companies and handling quotations
• Conduct sales activities to secure new business opportunities from shippers
• Prepare quotations for import/export operations, develop new clients, and maintain relationships with existing clients
• Business trips to Japan and Southeast Asia for sales activities when required
• Other ad hoc projects/duties as assigned by the company

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in the logistics industry, shipping companies, or freight forwarders
• Practical experience in import/export operations and preparing quotations
• Proven track record in new business development and client relationship management
• Proficient in English and Japanese to liaise with Japanese speaking counterparts and customers
• Proactive in conducting outside sales visits
• Understanding of Japanese business etiquette and practices (experience in a Japanese company is a plus)
• Preferably experience in arranging conventional vessels and negotiating with shipping companies
• Knowledge and experience in bulk vessel business is a plus point
• Sales and customer oriented

Compensation:

• Working location: 8-10 mins walking distance to Jurong East MRT
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
• Transportation reimbursement provided
• AWS Entitlement
• Performance bonusOverseas business trips opportunity