Job Title:- Business Development Executive
Location:- Belapur, Navi Mumbai
Experience:- 5 Years
Industry:- Freight Forwarding / Logistics / Supply Chain
Job Summary
We are looking for an energetic and result-driven Sales Executive to grow our freight forwarding business. The role involves field sales, acquiring new customers, and selling air freight, sea freight, customs clearance, and transportation services. The candidate should have good communication skills and a basic understanding of logistics operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Sales & Business Development
- Generate new business through field sales, cold calls, and client visits
- Identify potential customers such as importers, exporters, manufacturers, and traders
- Promote and sell Sea Freight (FCL/LCL), Customs Clearance, and Transportation services
- Prepare and follow up on quotations, rates, and proposals
- Achieve assigned monthly and quarterly sales targets Customer Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients
- Understand customer logistics requirements and provide suitable solutions
- Coordinate with operations team to ensure smooth execution of shipments
- Handle customer queries and resolve issues professionally Coordination & Documentation
- Coordinate with customs clearance, transporters, airlines, shipping lines, and CHA
- Ensure proper handover of shipments to the operations team
- Maintain sales records, client data, and MIS reports Market Intelligence
- Track market trends, competitor activities, and freight rates
- Provide feedback to management on customer needs and market opportunities Key Services to be Sold
- Customs Clearance (Import & Export)
- Sea Freight – FCL & LCL
- Domestic Transportation
- End-to-end logistics solutions
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Graduate in any discipline (Logistics/Commerce preferred)
- 5 years of experience in freight forwarding or logistics sales
- Basic knowledge of customs procedures, freight forwarding, and transportation
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Willingness to do field sales and client visits
- Self-motivated and target-oriented
- Basic computer knowledge (MS Excel, Email, CRM preferred)
Preferred Candidates
- Experience in freight forwarding sales (Sea)
- Knowledge of custom clearance process and logistics operations
- Local market knowledge of Navi Mumbai / Mumbai region
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
