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- The primary function of the role is that of Air and Ocean Forwarding Sales for new business.
- The FSM is responsible for growing the Air and Ocean Forwarding new business volumes in/out of South Africa in conjunction with Trade Lane and global partners.
- Managing, implementing and coordinating new business forwarding business opportunities in South Africa in conjunction with Trade Lane.
- The role requires close cooperation with Trade Lane Development team in developing identified new business opportunities and potential emerging markets.
- This position reports to the National Commercial Manager and requires achievement of specific new business growth targets in Air and Ocean Forwarding.
- Generate personal new Forwarding sales to facilitate annual trade lane volumes growth as per company targets.
- Identify potential prospects, establish contact and develop customer relationships; target customers that can help increase market share.
- Coordinate Air and Ocean new business accounts secured by the FSM and develop sales leads and assess potential for business; maintain pipeline and manage inter-company opportunities.
- Define and quantify new Air and Ocean Forwarding targets in conjunction with BD Commercial, Trade Lane and our International partners.
- Act as liaison and communicate with foreign and domestic offices, department managers, upper management, and/or clients regarding quality service and related issues that affect our ability to meet the client's requirements, supported by the Trade Lane Managers.
- Prepare Standard Operating Procedures / Forwarding Rate Proposals based on customer's requirements, work with management team and operating staff to ensure quality and profitable service is delivered based on the customer's SOP.
- Manage all communications in regard to your forwarding new business accounts, including effective and timely resolution of issues, problems or concerns with EMO/ Agent and BIL offices.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly reports that detail trade lane new Air and Ocean Forwarding business development and progress; analyse marketing conditions and sales projections.
- Ensure efficient feedback on new business Air and Ocean Forwarding sales leads received from Trade Lane and/or our international partners, updating of the global target accounts.
- Define and quantify a dynamic and ambitious pipeline of target customers, supported by Trade Lane based on strategic focus countries.
- Engagement with key focus countries pertaining to new business Air and Ocean opportunities and provide regular feedback, supported by Trade Lane.
- Secure new forwarding business Air and Ocean freight
- Participation in Trade Lane monthly meetings with our strategic focus countries and provide feedback on new business Air and Ocean Forwarding opportunities, market intelligence, etc.
- Increase forwarding volumes per set countries, where we are busy with Route and Trade development between these countries.
- Manage individual company Target
- Manage and ensure Account profitability in conjunction with Trade Lane Management.
- Manage Possible Write Offs
- Maximise Profits
- Volume growth, per country, per IV (Ocean : TEU / Cubes ; Air : kgs / tons)
- Trade growth, per country
- Monthly and YTD performance against targets
- Value added activities and increased service offerings
- Innovations (1 per quarter)
- KPI and performance dashboard management
- Call Reports (daily, monthly, weekly)
- Monthly meeting with EMO and Agents in conjunction with Trade Lane
- Managing Trade Lane Global Target list in conjunction with Trade Lane
- Utilise the CRM system optimally
- Secondary Education: Matric (Grade 12)
- Tertiary Education: B Degree or relevant Post Graduate Qualification
- Years of experience required: At least 5 to 10 years Sales Experience in the International Freight Forwarding Industry.
- Specific experience required: Strong sales experience and ideally has worked in a business development role. Solid working knowledge of sales, business
- development and planning and management. Track record in International Freight Forwarding and Clearing.
- Level of computer literacy: Intermediate full MS Office, CRM capabilities and Cargo wise (CW) experience will be a plus
- Drivers license Code: Drivers License (Code 08)
- Highly motivated, sales orientated with experience in sales planning and execution.
- Extensive experience in the air and sea freight forwarding industry in sales at a senior level.
- In-depth knowledge of air- and sea forwarding processes, procedures, regulations and requirements.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
- Energetic and innovative, coupled with a high tolerance for stress.
- Highly motivated, sales orientated with experience in sales planning and execution.
- Sales Prospecting skills along with the ability to identify target accounts.
- Ability to operate in different business environments and deal with related cultures.
- Strong negotiation and presentation skills, including professional demeanour and excellent written, verbal and cultural communication skills.
- Ability to build strong rapport, establish trust and credibility through a consultative approach while balancing assertive sales follow-up, without being overly
- Skilled in exercising diplomacy when resolving customer inquiries and problems.
- Integrity and ethical qualities of the highest standard.
- Excellent public speaker with strong presentation skills.
- CTC - R800K
Forwarding Sales Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa - Salesworx
Description
Job DescriptionOur client is a global logistics leader who has an international network across 120 countries. We are on the hunt for a Forwarding Sales Manager to join their team in Johannesburg
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Our client will only be considering qualified Black African candidates due to their Employment Equity and B-BBEEE transformation objectives.
Applications for this post will close Friday 26th April.
Requirements
Qualifications: Secondary Education: Matric (Grade 12) Tertiary Education: B Degree or relevant Post Graduate Qualification Years of experience required: At least 5 to 10 years Sales Experience, preferably in the 3/4 PL and/or Freight Forwarding Industry. Demonstratable ability to manage and lead a team is an advantage Specific experience required: Strong sales experience and ideally has worked in a business development role. Solid working knowledge of sales, business development and strategic selling methodologies. Proven track record in Freight Forwarding, Clearing, Contract Logistics and/or 3/4 PL. E2E Supply Chain experience. Level of computer literacy: Intermediate MS Office and CRM capabilities Drivers license Code: Drivers License (Code 08) Abilities: Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions to problems Supply Chain understanding - the ability to come up with solutions for certain supply chain scenarios Operations Analysis - Understand operations and then have the ability to analyse a clients needs and relay this back to business in an effective manner Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Knowledge: Sales and Marketing - Ability to promote and sell the company's products or services while following the sales process and strategy. Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing a high level of customer service. This includes customer needs assessments, monthly / quarterly reviews and the evaluation of customer satisfaction. Job Requirements: Reliable and responsible with the ability to work unsupervised at times. Attention to detail when completing work tasks A willingness to lead, take charge and offer opinions and direction A willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges The ability to think outside the box (innovate) and look for solutions that will meet the clients needs.