Description :
Role : Sales / Business Development Manager
Experience : 6 - 12 years (Freight Forwarding industry only)
Location : Chennai / Bangalore / Coimbatore
Industry / Function : Logistics & Supply Chain - Freight Forwarding (International : Sea & Freight Private Limited is an international freight forwarder specializing in Sea Freight & Air Freight (Imports & Exports).
Role Overview :
We are hiring Sales / Business Development professionals from the freight forwarding industry to acquire and grow direct customer accounts (manufacturers and exporters / importers). The role is responsible for hunting new logos, driving monthly revenue, and managing end-to-end sales cycles for Ocean & Air products.
Key Responsibilities :
- Own end-to-end B2C (direct customer) acquisition for international Sea & Air freight (Import & Export).
- Build and execute cold-calling / outreach entrance strategies to open new accounts.
- Create & close opportunities : qualify, propose, negotiate, and win shipments / monthly volumes.
- Handle product pitches across Ocean (FCL / LCL) and Air, coordinate basic pricing with ops / pricing teams.
- Drive monthly volume & revenue targets; maintain a healthy, forecastable pipeline.
- Negotiate rates, terms, and service levels to maximize conversion and margins.
- Ensure timely collections by following up and monitoring customer outstanding payments.
- Maintain accurate updates in CRM / trackers; generate periodic MIS on leads, quotes, wins, and revenue.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Mandatory : Prior experience in freight forwarding sales (Sea and / or Air) with direct customer handling.Strong prospecting & cold-calling capability with an entrance strategy for new markets / accounts.Proven negotiation skills and ability to close business independently.Target-driven with monthly volume / revenue achievements.Communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills with Not Considered (Do NOT shortlist) :Candidates only from : Courier / Removals / NVOCC / Liner / Console / Customs Clearance backgrounds without core freight forwarding sales to direct customers.
(ref : iimjobs.com)