Executive, Sales Support (Sea Freight)

• Global Logistics MNC
• Permanent Role
• Based at Paya Lebar Quarters

Responsibilities:

• Capable of establishing and developing vendor relationships in South East Asia, including carriers, transporters/brokers and port operators, etc.
• Procurements of transport, warehousing and ocean freight rates locally and internationally for both import and export cargoes
• Preparation and submission of quotations and proposals
• Maintain and develop existing/new customer relations with specific focus on Clearing and Forwarding
• Work closely with other Commercial and Business Unit Managers within South East Asia and other Group entities globally
• Attend networking and directing customers enquiries
• Request rates from service providers and assist Business Development Manager for all proposals
  compilation
• Establish and develop vendor relationships in South East Asia e.g. with transporters, barge brokers/
  carriers, container shipping lines and freight forwarders
• Maintain high standard of service delivery at all times
• Must be able to resolve problems/queries efficiently
• Address internal and external operational issues, liaise and coordinate with vendors (ports operators, transporters etc.) and internal customers
• Attend monthly commercial activity reporting in the form of sales pipeline/enquiry register
• Prepare and submit customer onboarding documents to legal for review
• Work through service agreements for secured businesses with legal department
• Ensure compliance to Group Policies
• Other duties as assigned by the Superior 

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree holder
• Minimum 3-years sales/estimator experience in South East Asia including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia
• Excellent commercial and entrepreneurial flair is critical to the success of this role
• Strong builder of relationships with interest parties
• Good knowledge of the shipping and logistics management industries specifically focused on: Local and Over Border transport / Airfreight and LCL
• Analytical in approach with capabilities of compiling shipment estimates
• Proven ability to work on cross-functional and multicultural teams
• Meticulous, responsible and positive working attitude willingness to help others
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Adaptable and able to accommodate prevailing conditions
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work effectively in a high pressure and fast paced working environment meeting deadlines and/or beyond office hours
• Ability to travel
• Strong organisational and good administrative skills
• Proactive and a quick learner
• Experience in 3PL/4PL logistics sector/Clearing & forwarding/General cargo/Mining/Renewable energy/Oil & Gas/Project Cargo is preferred
• Have ability to attract new customer/business