Sales Account Manager - Logistics and Freight Forwarding

Sales Account Manager

About Us:

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

Join us as we harness cutting-edge technologies and unlock opportunities on a global scale. Together, let's sail towards a brighter, more sustainable future with Maersk.

We Offer:

An exciting career opportunity in an international, challenging business setting characterized by high pace and diversity. You will get to focus on creating valuable relations with current and new customers and work with highly professional teams in an environment where you will be valued, recognized and well-rewarded.

Key Responsibilities:

• The individual will have sales responsibility for customer relationships and performance of an assigned customer portfolio in Cold Chain client base in South India.

• New Customer Acquisition, renewals in line with priorities of the Area. This would be most important Objective

• Manage assigned customers and budget base – with a view of build a portfolio and business plan for the next 3 years.

• Develop customer value propositions for all appropriate business opportunities. Strive for consultative sales to distinguish market presence by effectively probing and identifying needs and suggesting solutions to help customers.

• Build a good understanding of target customers and the assigned account base (contact, commodities, trade lanes, type of business, contract information including exceptions and service requirements).

• Establish internal network in India cluster and globally to facilitate resolution of customer issues.

• Build understanding of all service offerings to be able to offer integrated solutions.

• Communicate significant trends, rate changes and policies to assigned accounts.

• Ensure Customer Relationship Management tools (Salesforce.com) are updated on time and with high-quality data.

Who we are looking for:

• Experience: 7 – 12 Years

• Prefer candidates who understand the geography, shipping industry, containerized business, and customer base.

• Must have shipping or freight forwarding experience

• You should possess enthusiasm, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.

• Logistics work experience of 5-7 years.

• Would need a certain amount of travel, within the country – depending on business needs

• Ability to interact with senior stakeholders and build good engagement levels

• A self-starter, who can work with complex business solutions and work through ambiguity.

• Should be able to be in the constant hunt for new business and ensure their movement through the sales cycle.

• You should have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills (both written and oral).

• In addition, you should have organizational and time management skills including multitasking, prioritizing, and the ability to plan work activities efficiently to meet deadlines

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

 

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Experience Level

Mid Level