Sales Executives - Freight Forwarding

Network Box Shipping Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A freight forwarding company in Singapore is looking for experienced sales persons to secure and grow their customer base. The role involves identifying trade lanes, presenting and collaborating with customers, and working within a team. Candidates should have a diploma or degree, and 1-3 years of relevant sales experience in the industry. The position offers a five-day work week, with a basic salary, commissions, and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Basic salary + commission

Quarterly performance bonus

Five day work week

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a Sales role in the freight forwarding industry.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to harness inter-department parameters and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Secure, sustain, and grow customer base.
• Identify common commodities and trade lanes.
• Prepare and present effectively to customers and overseas agents.
• Compile and analyze data on market conditions.

Skills

Sales experience in freight forwarding industry

Good communication skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Understanding of shipper's requirements

Education

Diploma or Degree

Job description

We are a freight forwarder with presence in S.E.Asia and connected to global networks. Currently expanding our sales force and developing regular trade lanes and widening our coverage towards the Asia Pacific region and beyond. Established since 2016 we have grown steadily and we are starting the next phase of expansion. We are seeking sales persons who has experience in the relevant industry to join an expanding company.

Job Description

• Hunter and farmer role to secure, sustain and grow customer base
• To focus or identify common commodity and trade lanes among customers
• With the objective to add to existing and develop new trade lanes
• Assess customers' needs to offer innovative and alternate solutions.
• Work across departments to unify and strengthen competitiveness
• Prepare and present effectively to secure interest of customers
• Prepare and present effectivtly to secure overseas agents colloboration
• Compile and analyse data to present market conditions and strategies to the Head of sales
• Travel to attned overseas network confernces and attend at trade fairs.

The Candidate

• A Diploma or Degree holder.
• With at least 1-3 years experience in Sales Role in freight forwarding industry.
• Has a good understanding of shipper's requirement.
• Or the ability to learn and apply knowledge essential to secure new businesses.
• Able to work in a fast-paced and dateline-driven environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to harness inter-department parameters and work in harmony as be part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily activities to achieve maximum productivity.
• Abiliity to follow up with on-going shipments effectively.
• Good communication skills and the ability to present effectively in network sessions

Remuneration and Benefits

• Five day work week.
• Basic salary + commission + AWS and quarterly performance bonus.