Deputy General Manager - Branch Sales - Freight Forwarding

15 years

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Revenue Ownership

: Achieve and exceed branch-level sales and revenue targets across freight forwarding products.

Team Leadership

: Manage, coach, and develop the branch sales team to ensure high performance and productivity. Set performance goals, monitor progress, and conduct regular performance reviews.

Client Engagement

: Cultivate relationships with key customers and prospects to win new business and retain existing accounts.

Solution Selling

: Understand customer supply chain needs and provide tailored freight solutions (Air, Ocean, Multimodal).

Market Intelligence

: Monitor competitor activities, pricing trends, and customer developments to proactively respond to market shifts.

Commercial Strategy

: Build and execute daily, monthly and annual sales plans aligned with cluster goals.

Collaboration

: Work closely with operations, pricing, finance, and product teams to ensure customer satisfaction and smooth execution.

CRM and Reporting

: Ensure accurate opportunity tracking, pipeline health, and performance reporting through CRM tools.

DSO and Collections:

Monitor and manage DSO to ensure timely collections and minimize overdue receivables.Collaborate with the finance team to resolve any billing or payment issues promptly.

Qualifications And Competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, or related field (MBA preferred).
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in freight forwarding sales, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of international shipping, INCOTERMS, customs processes, and global trade lanes.
  • Proven track record in B2B sales, team management, and delivering revenue targets.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strategic mindset with a customer-centric and data-driven approach.
  • Extensive experience in client relationship management and strategic sales planning.

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