Global Sales Executive

About the role

Join a leading logistics and transportation company as a Global Sales Executive. This senior position is designed for a seasoned professional with a strong background in logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain management, tasked with driving business development and sustainable revenue growth.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of named accounts and secure new business from target and prospect customers.
• Achieve agreed new‑business and revenue targets consistently.
• Maintain accurate, timely updates in the CRM system.
• Coordinate internal product, service, regional and specialist teams to meet customer requirements.
• Develop tailored logistics solutions, including process mapping, cost‑benefit analysis and solution presentations.
• Support onboarding and transition of new customers through introductions, information transfer and documentation.
• Assist with accounts receivable activities as required.
• Attend training and development sessions to enhance sales capabilities and industry knowledge.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market developments and forecasting information.
• Undertake additional duties and projects to support business objectives.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of sales experience in logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain or transportation.
• Strong network of industry contacts and established business relationships.
• Excellent understanding of supply‑chain concepts, logistics solutions, process mapping and cost drivers.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong problem‑solving, organisational and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Highly motivated, target‑driven and comfortable in a rapidly changing environment.
• Proficient in using CRM systems and maintaining accurate sales records.
• Strong relationship‑building and influencing skills.
• Energetic, proactive, persuasive and results‑oriented.
• Ability to make quick decisions and adapt to changing customer needs.
• High accountability and ownership for achieving results.

Required skills

• CRM systems

What we offer

• Competitive salary (negotiable) with performance‑related bonus scheme.
• Opportunity to work with major global accounts.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Dynamic and collaborative working environment.