Airfreight Sales Executive

Job description / Role

Airfreight Sales Executive

Kuwait

Job description

The purpose of the role is to develop, using all of the tools available to you, business from existing and new customers in order to reach and exceed predefined targets set by Management.

* Development of Airfreight business from and to Kuwait in line with the Tonnage and GP targets set. Main focus on the Europe & North America Development (Export & Import)

* Further Development and retention of existing customer base and focus on new customer development.

* Ensure to adhere to all Kuehne + Nagel Compliance, legal, human resources, environmental, ISO, Security and health and safety procedures and standards.

* Meet and exceed targets as predefined by Sales Manager

* Contribute to K+N Kuwait achieving annual Budget

* Provide continuous feedback on market rates and conditions to Product.

* Maintain CORELOG inputs for all client activities and opportunities

* Ensure Client ID's are entered into CORELOG (ACON/etc..) to ensure all data capture correctly in SPMS.

* Conduct sales projects as required Sales Manager

The Objectives which are laid out above are not exhaustive and you will be required to act wholeheartedly in the interests of the company, as such you will work closely between existing clients and Product to ensure their current support is maintained.

Requirements

* Local Market Experience

* Proven Performer in Logistics Sales

* 5 Years in Logistics Industry Including Preferably for Multinational Companies

* Air/Sea Operational Experience

* Solid computer Background

* Sales Automation Skills

* Able to Work in Team Environment

* Good Written and Verbal Communication Skills

* Strong Customer Focus

About the Company

Since 1890, when the business was founded in Bremen, Germany, by August Kuehne and Friedrich Nagel, Kuehne + Nagel has grown into one of the world’s leading logistics providers. Today, the Kuehne + Nagel Group has more than 1000 offices in over 100 countries, with over 63,000 employees. Our key business activities and market position are built on the company’s truly world class capabilities:

Seafreight Airfreight Contract Logistics & Integrated Logistics Road & Rail Logistics

Kuehne + Nagel is financially strong, stable and independent. Our global logistics network, cutting-edge IT systems, in-house expertise and excellent customer service is proof of our dedication to be the market leader. These attributes have placed us at the forefront of our industry, and positioned us to continue increasing the scope of our customer solutions and services.