Job Description
Sales Cycle Management
- Lead the entire sales process from lead generation to successful conversion.
- Facilitate seamless payment processes to ensure timely closure of deals.
- Conduct regular reviews to monitor business performance and adjust strategies as necessary.
- Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline to achieve individual and team targets for profitable volume growth.
- Utilize DHL’s Sales360 application to enhance sales efficiency.
Customer Relationship Management
- Gain insights into customers' core requirements and offer tailored solutions to drive profitable business relationships.
- Proactively address service issues and resolve them in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with existing clients to increase their share of wallet through value-based selling.
- Identify and onboard new clients that align with our service offerings and values.
- Managing internal and external stakeholders to aid in the development of products and solutions that align with market demands.
- Collaborate with colleagues from product and customer service divisions to meet customer expectations effectively.
- Gain insights into customer requirements and propose tailored solutions to address their needs.
COMPETENCIES
Functional Competencies
- Building Sales Pipeline: Efficiently managing the sales pipeline from lead generation to closure, ensuring timely follow-ups and conversions.
- Product Knowledge: Deep understanding of products like Air and Ocean, enabling effective communication of value propositions to clients.
- Sales Tools Utilization: Utilizing Sales360 tool effectively to track sales activities, manage customer relationships, and enhance productivity.
- Customer Focus: Dedication to understanding customer needs and delivering tailored solutions that exceed expectations.
Behavioural Competencies
- Resilience: Ability to handle rejection, setbacks, and pressure inherent in sales roles, maintaining a positive attitude and determination.
- Continuous Learning: Willingness to learn and improve skills to enhance performance.
- Quality Orientation: Commitment to delivering high-quality results and services.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborating across teams for smooth operations.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Must Have
- Bachelor's degree is required.
- 5-6 years of hands-on experience in sales roles, preferably within the freight forwarding, shipping, or logistics sectors.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas, negotiate deals, and address concerns effectively.
Preferred
- Post-graduate degree with a focus on sales/marketing.
- Experience of working at a multinational freight forwarding company.