Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer’s supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 70,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere – all over the world.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Direct Transport Sales Executive
Ref. R85626
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Opportunity
- We are looking for a candidate to take up the role of a Direct Transport Sales The Sales Representative plays a crucial role in driving revenue growth by actively seeking out and engaging prospective customers especially those in the concerned vertical.
- This position involves building strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, presenting product offerings, negotiating contracts, and closing sales.
- The Sales Representative will work closely with the sales team, collaborate with cross-functional departments, and maintain a deep understanding of the market to achieve sales targets and contribute to the overall success of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining Customer Relationships in Nigeria, Lagos.
- Manage and develop the relationships within the customer portfolio.
- Work closely with local product organization to grow and deliver revenue growth For customers with specific area importance, develop account business plans that encompass ocean as well as Logistic & Services products.
- Maintain an overview of the customers business within the geography.
- Identify and win opportunities relevant to O&L products direction setting.
- Sell standalone products depending on customer need
- Define and deliver changes to business targets based on market/asset view.
- Work with the Capacity / Campaign Manager function to formalize the commercial plans and ensure maximization of assets.
- Actively monitor local NPS across segments and drive local initiatives to improve customer satisfaction for all local Accounts.
- Manage stakeholders across the area, region and global functions.
- Actively provide feedback to the sales channel lead based on customer feedback and insights.
Who we are looking for
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- At least 3 years’ track record of success in sales, preferably in the Logistics & Services industry.
- Strong understanding of Ocean transport, and market dynamics, as well as value added services.
- Excellent knowledge of Trucking.
- Proficiency in English is a MUST.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent negotiation and closing abilities.
- Self-motivated with a strong drive for results and a passion for exceeding targets.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in using CRM systems and sales productivity tools.
- Willingness to travel and meet with clients as needed.
We Offer
- This is an exciting career opportunity to work in a multinational, Global 500 company that makes global trade happen.
- You will be interacting daily with colleagues internationally, giving you the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a global environment.
- We provide support for you to shape your own career by achieving expertise and learning on the job.
Deadline: 14th December, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
- If your profile matches job requirements, our recruiter will get in touch to share more about the role and get to know you better.
- If successful, you will discuss the role with the Line Manager and his team.
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