Sales and Marketing · Full-time
Recruitment agency · Career Directions LimitedSenior Field Sales Executive - Freight Forwarding
Employer not disclosed by agency

About this role
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Role overview
An undisclosed employer in Nairobi is hiring a Senior Field Sales Executive for freight forwarding services. This full-time role suits candidates with experience in logistics sales who can grow customer bases and manage client relationships effectively.
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What you will do
- Identify and secure new clients through field visits, networking, and direct outreach.
- Maintain and develop a robust sales pipeline.
- Visit potential and current customers regularly to promote logistics services.
- Prepare and follow up on quotations to convert prospects into clients.
- Meet set sales and profit targets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Expand business with existing customers by spotting opportunities to cross-sell.
- Negotiate rates that are both competitive and profitable.
- Build and sustain strong relationships with key customers and decision-makers.
- Report on customer visits and sales activities regularly.
- Provide accurate sales forecasts and market insights to management.
- Collaborate with Pricing, Operations, Finance, and Customer Service teams to ensure smooth onboarding and service delivery.
- Assist in collecting outstanding payments and monitor customer payment behaviour, escalating risks when necessary.
- Keep detailed records of prospects, quotations, visits, and sales.
- Represent the company professionally in meetings and industry events.
- Protect the company’s commercial interests and maintain confidentiality.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Sales & Marketing, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- 3 to 5 years of sales experience in freight forwarding, logistics, shipping, clearing and forwarding, or a related B2B sector.
- Proven track record in field sales and acquiring new customers.
- Good knowledge of LCL, FCL, airfreight, customs clearance, and logistics services.
- Demonstrated ability to meet sales targets and convert prospects into customers.
- Strong skills in sales and business development.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and closing abilities.
- Effective customer relationship management skills.
- Awareness of commercial and profitability factors.
- Strong networking and prospecting capabilities.
- Self-motivated and results-driven.
- Good planning, time management, follow-up, and reporting skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- High professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
Benefits
The employer offers company-provided medical cover and monthly airtime for official communication. There is also a performance-based sales incentive or commission as per the company's approved structure, with details provided separately by management.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.