Sales Manager
Sales Manager
Permanent
Air & Ocean
Your Benefits
Air & Ocean
Job Description
What you can expect
Roles & Responsibilities:
Sales & Business Development
- Identify and develop new business opportunities in A&O freight logistics.
- Achieve sales targets through direct client acquisition and retention
- Maintain strong sales pipelines and work towards closures
- Conduct regular client meetings, presentations and negotiations to secure business
Client Relationship Management
- Build and maintain relationships with existing t ensure repeat business
- Understand client needs and provide customized logistics solutions
- Address client concerns and provide after-sales support
Market Research & Strategy Development
- Gather market intelligence on competitors, pricing trends and industry developments
- Support the development and execution of sales strategies to penetrate new markets
- Provide insights to management for refining business strategies
Coordination with Internal Teams
- Work closely with operations, pricing and customer service teams to ensure smooth service execution
- Coordinate with the documentation team to ensure all shipments comply with regulations
Reporting & Performance Tracking
- Maintain sales reports, client databases and sales forecasting metrics
- Provide regular updates on sales transactions
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure adherence to trade compliance and company policies in all sales transactions
- Identify potential risks in deals and take proactive measure
What you bring
- Experience: 8+ years in freight forwarding sales (air & ocean), with a strong understanding of logistics operations.
Skills:
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with CRM systems and MS Office tools
Business Unit
Air & Ocean
Regardless of whether it is a long-distance shipment or a particularly time-critical shipment, we at Rhenus make everything possible for our customers and partners to get the goods to their destination safely and on time. Our particular strength lies in our global network, which is constantly being maintained and expanded. As part of Rhenus Air & Ocean you can, therefore, expect to find a whole host of exciting tasks all over the world, a wide range of opportunities for personal development, and the chance to take on responsibility in an international working environment.
Welcome to Rhenus
Where our journey of growth connects with yours.
We are a global powerhouse on a mission to be pioneers in everything we do. United, we make an impact and dare to redefine what's possible. Ready to unlock untapped potential. We are on the fast track. At Rhenus, we thrive on collaboration. Every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. We stand as one global team. Where everyone contributes to our success. Together, we shape the future of logistics and beyond. Empowered by you.