Sales Executive (Logistics& Freight Forwarding)
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Job summary
To sell company services using solid arguments to prospective customers, enhance customer loyalty, develop customers portfolio according to the objectives set by Commercial department,perform cost-benefit analyses of existing and potential customers as well as maintain positive business relationships to ensure future sales.
Min Qualification:
Bachelors
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
2 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Kenya
Job descriptions & requirements
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Find
and develop qualified leads (cold calling), then convert them through
the sales process into prospects and customers. Continuously keep the
sales pipeline full of deals at various types and stages, including
fresh/new (qualified) leads/introductions, mid and late-stage sales life
cycle targets.
- The ideal sales pipeline will
always be full of a wide variety of account types, company sizes,
diversified industries, transactional vs. strategic business and
services offered.
- Engage prospects and
customers to present the company s services, always furthering
relationships up the value continuum towards the advisory (value added
role).
- Advocate for both the company and the customer, striving to find win-win solutions that expand and further client relationships.
- Perform
regular (daily) visits to qualified prospects and customers, in
accordance with Managements directives, to drive the business and grow
the company’s revenue, market share and profitability.
- Build relationships at all levels and represents the company in a professional manner, including making presentations.
- Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with clients.
- Update
to customer relationship management (CRM) software and prepare/submit
all required reports in an accurate and timely manner.
- Achieve the annual growth targets (revenue, profit, volume) as defined in the sales planner.
- Must be capable of closing business independently, although management team / corporate support is readily available.
- Define,
develop, and evaluate the marketing strategy, based on the
organization's goals, market needs, cost factors and profit margin.
- Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote services.
- Building
a comprehensive database about the markets, competitors and everything
related to competitors, their products, prices, and marketing plans.
- Define new shipping destinations while expanding shipping services.
- Contact customers, following up and answering all inquiries until sales goals are achieved.
- Analyze
the data collected by Internal Sales team about markets and competitors
and present them in the form of results for which appropriate decisions
can be taken.
- Oversee the performance of
Internal Sales team, direct them, evaluate their performance, and
recommend their training to improve overall performance.
- Responsible
for sales forecasting and strategic planning to ensure profitability,
analyze business developments and monitor market trends.
- Negotiate contracts with sellers/ suppliers and clients.
- Coordinate and participate in promotional activities and exhibitions whenever necessary.
- Review sales reports and achieve profitability.
- Identify,
market, qualify, and penetrate new business opportunities from existing
and potential customers using territory management skills.
- Schedule
customer appointments with key decision-makers to overcome barriers and
identify growth opportunities in the local/ international global
market.
- Educate customers on technology solutions to provide tracking, pricing, and reporting capabilities.
- Collaborate with Operations to establish standard operating procedures (SOP's) for meeting customer expectations.
- Plan quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with customers to review business trends and transit performance.
- Apply sales strategies gained from sales mentoring sessions to identify areas where solutions can be implemented.
- Identify account decliners and gainers to develop strategies for winning back business and promoting future growth.
- Use
state of the art customer relations management software (CRM) to
develop strategic plans for customer growth and development.
- Grow
the company's air, ocean freight, transit, import and export
and domestic business/services in an assigned territory, in accordance
with corporate objectives (gross profit).
- Demonstrate effective negotiation and closing techniques in securing profitable business across all products and services.
- Conduct
in-depth research on competitors’ products, pricing, and market success
to gain insight into customer preference and interests.
- Gather feedback from customers / prospects and share with the internal teams.
- Manipulate and manage spreadsheets.
- Ensure
client data variances as reported by the Management are followed up in a
timely manner to pre-empt escalation to the relevant departments.
- Participating in local and global logistics bids, creates and conducts proposal presentations and RFP/RFQ responses.
- Co-operate with regional offices and overseas agents in sales solicitation.
- Actively develop client relationships and be responsible for delivering services that meet the market
- requirements and offering smart solutions to secure new business.
- Participate in Monthly Business Review Meetings with key clients.
- Prepare the weekly / monthly and annually sales statistics reports for the Management.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s
degree in Sales and Marketing/ Business/ Logistics and/or supply chain
management, or equivalent/ Diploma in Sales and Marketing
- 2-3
years of related outside sales experience, with a demonstrable book of
business and strong shipper relationships in diversified industries.
- Relevant (functionally specific) job knowledge and experience, including ocean, transit air freight, both import and export.
- Experience with ERP system.
- Proven track record in sales, prospecting and developing accounts.
- Knowledge
of Windows based programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and
principals of CMS(Customer Management System) is required.
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