Sales Representative
Job Summary
Sales Representative
At Maersk we have a vision larger than the ocean: to be a true integrator of container logistics connecting and simplifying our customers supply count on our people to make it happen. Besides focusing on creating value for our customers and the business a key priority for us is to drive personal and professional development for our people to prepare for further career progression. We value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job.
We are currently seeking a Sales Representative responsible for driving profitable growth through new business acquisition customer development and cross-selling of Air Freight and LCL solutions. This role focuses on identifying customer supply chain needs developing tailored logistics solutions and building strong relationships with customers across freight forwarding trading manufacturing retail and SME sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify develop and win new Air Freight and LCL business opportunities.
- Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline through prospecting networking referrals and market intelligence.
- Understand customer requirements and recommend fit-for-purpose logistics solutions.
- Manage customer relationships to drive retention growth and customer satisfaction.
- Prepare quotations proposals and negotiate commercial agreements within approved guidelines.
- Deliver agreed volume revenue and profitability targets.
- Promote Air Freight and LCL products including door-to-door consolidation express and import/export solutions.
- Identify opportunities for cross-selling and additional logistics services.
- Maintain accurate opportunities forecasts and customer information in Salesforce or the relevant CRM system.
- Collaborate closely with Product Operations Pricing Customer Experience and Sales teams to ensure successful implementation and service delivery.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Business Logistics Supply Chain Transportation or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in freight forwarding logistics or transportation sales.
- A commercially driven logistics sales professional with Air Freight and/or freight; good understanding of Air Freight LCL international transportation and trade practices.
- Existing customer network within freight forwarding manufacturing retail trading or SME segments is an advantage.
- Strong business development negotiation and solution-selling capabilities.
- Ability to understand customer challenges and convert opportunities into profitable business.
- Strong communication presentation and stakeholder management skills.
- CRM proficiency; Salesforce experience preferred.
- Self-driven results-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced commercial environment.
We Offer
This is an exciting career opportunity in an international challenging business setting known for diversity and high paced environment. You will get to focus on creating valuable relations with current and new customers and work with highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued recognized and well rewarded. You will work with amazing and diverse colleagues with a deep sense of commitment to live Our Values and together go all the way for our customers society and for each other.
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About Company
Maersk Line is a Danish international container shipping company and the largest operating subsidiary of the Maersk Group, a Danish business conglomerate. It is the world's largest container shipping company by both fleet size and cargo capacity, serving 374 offices in 116 countries