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A leading logistics company in Singapore is seeking a proactive Sales Executive to handle existing customers and develop new business in air freight. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in the freight forwarding industry, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage client relationships effectively. This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on achieving sales targets in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development (70% farmer & 30% hunter)
Handle existing customers and identify/ develop new business opportunities through prospecting, networking, cold calling, and sales visits.
Actively perform a sales role by seeking out and acquiring new and existing clients.
Deliver effective and compelling sales pitches to potential customers.
Consistently achieve sales targets aligned with management's expectations.
Price & Contract Negotiations
Participate in contract discussions and price negotiations with clients.
Offer competitive and cost-effective solutions tailored to client needs.
Strive to provide the best customer experience and maintain professional standards throughout the negotiation process.
Client Relationship Management
Prepare air freight quotation (main role), work with sea freight, warehousing and road transportation for quotation when required.
Follow up shipment movement with overseas agents and update customers closely.
Manage client expectations and address inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Work closely with the customers on common/recurrent service issues and provide improvements/ solutions.
Contact customers following sales call to ensure ongoing customer satisfaction and resolve any complaints.
Collaboration & Internal Coordination
Work closely with internal departments such as Operations, Accounts, and Customer Service to fulfill client requirements and meet targets.
Coordinate effectively across teams to ensure seamless service delivery and problem resolution.
Check freight rates, transportation charges, manpower charges and all other charges in order to prepare the customer’s quotation request.
The flexibility of ideas to transfer risk management into alternative solutions to ensure any service disruption could be recovered smoothly.
Requirements
Min. Diploma with at least 5 years of farmer and hunter experience in Air freight, preferably in freight forwarding industry.
Committed, proactive and self-motivated with pleasant personality.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
Sales Oriented; Good team player with the ability to work independently.
Knowledge in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and Powerpoint).
Able to start work immediately would be advantageous.