SALES EXECUTIVE (CLEARING AND FORWARDING)

 

JOB TITLE

 

SALES EXECUTIVE (CLEARING AND FORWARDING)

NATURE OF JOB FULL TIME
INDUSTRY CLEARING & FORWARDING
SALARY COMMISSIONS BASED
JOB LOCATION NAIROBI

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development & Lead Generation

  • Identify and approach potential clients requiring shipping, customs clearance, and logistics services.
  • Generate and follow up on leads through calls, visits, referrals, networking, and other sales channels.
  • Achieve agreed sales targets and grow the company’s client portfolio.

Client Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
  • Follow up with clients to ensure satisfaction, encourage repeat business, and support client retention.
  • Understand client requirements and provide appropriate logistics and clearing solutions.

Quotations & Contract Negotiation

  • Prepare accurate quotations based on client requirements and available services.
  • Negotiate pricing, service terms, and contracts within approved company guidelines.
  • Follow up on quotations and proposals to convert opportunities into confirmed business.

Sales & Business Closing

  • Advise clients on suitable shipping, customs clearance, and logistics solutions.
  • Conduct sales presentations and meetings to communicate the company’s services and value proposition.
  • Negotiate and close sales while ensuring proper handover to the operations team.

Market & Sales Reporting

  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging business opportunities.
  • Maintain accurate records of leads, prospects, quotations, and closed deals.
  • Submit regular sales reports and provide management with feedback on client and market developments.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

  • Diploma or Degree in Sales & Marketing, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • Previous sales experience in clearing & forwarding, shipping, logistics, freight, or a related industry is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge or understanding of clearing, forwarding, shipping, and logistics services.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills.
  • Proven ability to generate leads, acquire clients, and close sales.
  • Self-motivated, target-driven, proactive, and able to work independently.
  • Good networking and business development skills.

 

HOW TO APPLY

  • If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
  • Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.