Freight Forwarding Logistics Sales Executive

WE ARE HIRING: Freight Forwarding Logistics Sales Executive
Industry: Logistics / Freight Forwarding / Supply Chain & Transportation

Role Overview

We are seeking a results-driven Freight Forwarding Logistics Sales Executive to grow and manage business across air, sea, and road freight services. The role focuses on business development, client relationship management, solution-based logistics selling, and achieving sustainable revenue growth through a strong sales pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

• Prospect and onboard new clients through lead generation, cold calling, client visits, and market research

• Maintain and grow an existing client base while generating new business opportunities

• Build and manage a strong and sustainable sales pipeline

Client Management

• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships

• Understand customer logistics requirements and propose optimal air, sea, and road freight solutions

• Handle RFQs, rate negotiations, contract discussions, and issue resolution to ensure customer satisfaction

Sales Execution

• Meet or exceed assigned sales targets while maintaining profitable margins

• Prepare accurate quotations, negotiate contracts, and successfully close deals

• Ensure commercial viability and revenue growth within the assigned client portfolio

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with operations, pricing, and documentation teams to ensure smooth execution of sales commitments

• Coordinate internally to deliver agreed service levels and uphold customer expectations

Reporting & Strategy

• Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and pipeline updates

• Contribute to sales strategies, market positioning, and marketing initiatives

Qualifications

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3–5 years of proven experience in freight forwarding or logistics sales

• Existing customer base with the ability to bring in new clients and grow business independently

• Strong understanding of air, sea, and road freight operations and market dynamics

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills

• Ability to manage client challenges and deliver effective logistics solutions

• Proficiency in CRM systems and sales reporting tools

• Fluency in both Sinhala and English

Core Purpose

• Drive sustainable revenue growth by expanding the client base and increasing service utilization while maintaining profitable margins and high customer satisfaction

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