Purpose of the position :
- A highly motivated individual with the relevant skill sets, capable of establishing new accounts and develop the freight forwarding business in Singapore
- Manage and meet targeted growth for the freight and project forwarding desk
Responsibilities :
Establishing sales strategies, developing new freight forwarding business opportunities, building and maintaining client relationshipsFormulate 6-12 month sales action plan in line with groups direction100% hunting for new freight forwarding salesMeet and achieve specified individual sales target KPI and budgetParticipate and presenting sales offers to clients including global and local tendersScheduling and arranging client meetings as per stipulated sales outreach programAccurate and regular updating and upkeeping on CRMWeekly / monthly commercial reporting to direct Manager on all sales and business development activitiesRecovery of payment dues for assigned accounts as per agreed termsOther duties as may be assigned from time to timeJobNetwork of interaction :
Comprising but not limited to :
Internal :
Overseas officesLocal officesExternal :
Direct clientsNetwork of freight forwarding agentsStrategic service providers, vendors, carriersLearning opportunities :
International freight forwardingProject cargo expertiseGlobal exposureSpecific requirements for the positionEssential :
Diploma or degree in business administration, logistics or a related fieldFamiliarity with all Freight Forwarding business products, processes and regulationsRelevant experience with a track record in sales and business development preferably in the freight forwarding industryAbility to work independently and effectively in a high pressure and fast paced working environmentResourceful and result-oriented with strong ability to prioritize tasks to achieve the assigned sales targetAn accomplished self-starter who is able to hands-on / lead the whole cycle of commercial process from acquisition to completionExisting business pipelines and connections will be a plusOOG / Breakbulk project cargo expertise an added advantageExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsFlexible in working with partners from different time zone when requiredEnsure compliance to Access World Group Policies