Ocean Freight Import Sales

Job Description: Ocean Freight Import Sales

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Department: Sales & Business Development
Industry: Freight Forwarding | Logistics | International Trade

About SAR Transport Systems Pvt. Ltd.

SAR Transport Systems Pvt. Ltd. (www.sartransport.com) is a multinational logistics and freight forwarding company with a presence in over 40 countries. With a team of 500+ professionals and 24 offices across India, the USA, and Southeast Asia, we provide integrated logistics, warehousing, transportation, and freight forwarding solutions.

With over 15 years of industry experience and a customer base exceeding 50,000, SAR has established a strong presence in the India–USA and India–Canada trade corridors. Our commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and transparency enables us to deliver reliable, efficient, and value-driven logistics solutions.

As we continue our growth journey, with an aspiration to pursue an IPO within the next three years, we are looking for driven professionals who can contribute to our business expansion, revenue growth, and long-term success.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic, result-oriented, and commercially driven sales professional to grow our Ocean Freight Import business. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, acquiring strategic accounts, developing customer relationships, and generating profitable freight volumes across key import commodity segments.

The ideal candidate will have a strong network of importers, traders, and manufacturers, along with a proven track record in ocean freight sales and the ability to convert market opportunities into sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business development and customer acquisition for ocean freight import services, covering FCL and LCL shipments.
• Develop business across key commodity segments, including:
• Plastic Resins
• Paper Waste
• Dry Fruits & Nuts (DFN)
• Chemicals
• Other strategic import commodities
• Identify and approach importers, manufacturers, traders, and key decision-makers to generate qualified business leads.
• Leverage existing industry relationships and develop new customer networks to expand the company's import freight portfolio.
• Understand customer shipping requirements and offer competitive, customized freight solutions in coordination with pricing and operations teams.
• Negotiate commercial terms, secure new business, and maintain healthy gross profit margins.
• Achieve assigned sales targets for revenue, shipment volumes, gross profit, and new customer acquisition.
• Track market developments, competitor activities, freight rate movements, and emerging import trade opportunities.
• Coordinate with operations, customer service, and documentation teams to ensure smooth shipment execution and a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain an updated sales pipeline, customer database, and periodic business development reports.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in ocean freight import sales, freight forwarding sales, or logistics business development.
• Strong understanding of ocean freight import operations, FCL/LCL services, freight pricing, and the import logistics process.
• An established network of importers, traders, or manufacturers in one or more of the targeted commodity segments.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire new customers, convert leads into business, and develop profitable, long-term accounts.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and customer relationship management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and target-driven, with the ability to work independently and contribute to business growth.
• Good knowledge of Mumbai and surrounding import trade markets.

Why Join SAR Transport Systems?

• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of an expanding multinational logistics business.
• Exposure to strategic import commodity segments and international trade lanes.
• A performance-driven environment with opportunities to build customer relationships and grow business responsibility.

Interested candidates with relevant ocean freight import sales experience and a strong importer network are encouraged to apply.

Pay: Up to ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience in ocean freight import sales, freight forwarding sales, or logistics business development.
• Do you have strong understanding of ocean freight import operations, FCL/LCL services, freight pricing, and the import logistics process.
• What is your current salary
• What is your expectation?
• How soon you can join us?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Location:

• Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person