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Assistant Manager - Sales - Container Freight Station - Vallur

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in sales management
  • Strong understanding of EXIM operations
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Experience in market research and analysis

Responsibilities

  • Drive EXIM container volume growth to meet or exceed the target of 800 TEUs per month
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities in various sectors
  • Conduct in-depth market research and analyze customer requirements
  • Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through various strategies

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Sales
  • Negotiation
  • Leadership
  • Mentorship

About the company

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DP World

  • Logistics & Supply Chain
  • XLarge
  • 10,001+
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,000 employees, spanning 74 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. We make trade flow, to change what’s possible for everyone.

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Job description

  • Drive EXIM container volume growth to meet or exceed the target of 800 TEUs per month.
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities in the Commodities, Technology, E-commerce and Retail sectors.
  • Conduct in-depth market research to analyze customer requirements, market trends and competitor strategies.
  • Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through cold calling, networking, referrals, and industry events.
  • Create and deliver impactful sales presentations and customized proposals.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (operations, customer service, and finance) to ensure effective client onboarding and service fulfillment.
  • Negotiate contracts and pricing, balancing profitability with client satisfaction and industry benchmarks.
  • Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including CXOs, SCM heads, and procurement leaders in target sectors.
  • Monitor industry dynamics, competitor actions, and customer feedback to enhance service offerings.
  • Provide accurate sales forecasting and performance reports to senior management.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, particularly in the technology and consumer durables sectors.
  • Promote cross-selling of other logistics services within the organization.
  • Identify and onboard BCO (Beneficial Cargo Owner) clients for long-term business development.
  • Exhibit strong leadership capabilities and contribute to team development and mentoring.

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