Sales Manager Freight Forwarding (Chennai)
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Job Summary
Our client is a growing freight forwarding and logistics organisation expanding footprint across India and Provides end-to-end logistics solutions across Ocean Freight Air Freight and multimodal services. They are looking to expand the sales team.
Sales Manager
Based in Chennai India
Overview: As a Sales Manager you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities developing key accounts and driving revenue growth in the assigned region. The role involves a mix of new business development key account management and team leadership depending on location and scale.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive new business acquisition across Ocean and/or Air Freight services
- Develop and manage a strong customer pipeline in the assigned region
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients and trade partners
- Achieve monthly and annual sales targets and revenue growth
- Coordinate closely with Customer Service and Operations teams to ensure smooth execution
- Prepare sales forecasts reports and market intelligence for management
- Mentor and guide junior sales team members where applicable
Requirements
- 5 years of experience in freight forwarding / logistics sales
- Strong understanding of Ocean Freight and/or Air Freight solutions
- Proven track record in hunting new business and managing key accounts
- Good knowledge of local trade lanes customers and pricing dynamics
- Strong communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced target-driven environment
Benefits
- Competitive monthly gross salary (location-specific)
- Performance-driven growth opportunities
- Opportunity to be part of a growing and entrepreneurial logistics organisation
Required Skills:
5 years of experience in freight forwarding / logistics sales Strong understanding of Ocean Freight and/or Air Freight solutions Proven track record in hunting new business and managing key accounts Good knowledge of local trade lanes customers and pricing dynamics Strong communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills Ability to work independently in a fast-paced target-driven environment
Required Education:
Degree in Business Administration Management Logistics
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
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