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Field Salesperson
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Freight Forwarding
About this role
A freight forwarder is a person or a company who organise shipments, acting as an agent between the shipper (sender) and carriers.
As a Freight Forwarding Field Sales professional, you’ll develop and manage business relationships with clients who need to transport goods around the world. You’ll work within your branch’s geographical area to identify and secure new business opportunities and maintain existing client relationships. You’ll analyse market trends, understand client shipping needs, and create tailored logistics solutions. Working closely with operations teams, you’ll ensure clients receive excellent service and support. Success in this role comes from building strong client relationships while meeting revenue and growth targets.
Key Skills
- Understanding of the freight forwarding industry and global logistics
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for building client relationships
- Excellent sales execution skills with ability to close deals
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet client deadlines
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any field
- Proven track record in sales within the freight forwarding industry
- Experience managing client relationships and growing accounts
- Additional languages beneficial
What can I do now?
- Learn about the global logistics and freight forwarding industry
- Study international trade and supply chain management
- Practice presentation and negotiation skills
- Develop proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Build experience in customer service or sales roles
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