Freight & Logistics Sales / Accounts Manager Job in Kenya

Job Title: Sales / Accounts Manager – Freight & Logistics
Reports to: Commercial Director
 Accounting Manager Job Purpose: Establishes financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting financial information; managing staff. Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:-

Promote safetyResponsible and able to manage Sales force by ensuring that targets are met as we as managing day to day operations.Responsible for securing new customers, and maintaining and developing existing accounts.Meet and exceed target set in terms of contributing and generating revenue for the department.Conduct and report minimum number of sales leads set by the management and transform a minimum of those into revenue generating business.Maintain records of customer details / sales visits in the Orient. Identify potential customers and register opportunities in Orient; relentlessly pursue realization of such opportunities leading to revenue for the company.Regularly visit existing accounts validating our service levels and develop new revenue streams.Negotiate with his/ senior as per price guidelines given, looking to maximize profits.Follow up on customer communications in a timely and professional manner.Support Customer Service and work closely with Operations and Documentation on the execution of customer service contracts.Promote the services and products of all entities, and coordinate sales efforts with other department sales.Assimilate market information and take part in the overall business development through weekly / monthly sales meetings.Follow up with clients for outstanding supported by the Finance Controller.Meet and exceed revenue targets set per Segment/ Product.Create and develop new revenue on existing accounts.Maintain customers profile report and follow up on leads.Certificate of good conductDiploma in Freight forwarding/ LogisticsDegree in Business AdministrationMinimum 3 years Sales experience in Freight Forwarding / LogisticsIntegrity Self-motivator / Aggressive / AmbitiousExtrovertFluent EnglishMicrosoft OfficeSend CV’s, cover letter and certificates to talent2013search@gmail.comDeadline for applications 20th February 2014.

Air Freight Company Sales Executive Job in Kenya

Reliable Courier and Freight Limited (RCF Ltd) is a Kenyan company providing first class air freight services to over 50 global destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe and America.
RCF Ltd is seeking to employ a sales executive, to join the company’s Sales and Marketing department. The individual should hold a Diploma or Degree in Sales and Marketing, Business management or Commerce from a recognized institution. She/he should have 2 years’ experience in the service industry. Experience in the freight/logistics environment will be an added advantage.
 The role of the sales executive will entail:Proactive marketing of RCF services to prospective clients, while ensuring conversion to sales, thereby contributing effectively to meeting the Company’s sales targetsEnsuring seamless and timely email and telephone communication with existing and prospective clienteleProvision of timely quotations to clientsVisit existing and prospective clients of RCF under the directive of the Sales and Marketing directorActive engagement in supporting the operations department under the directive of the operations directorMaintaining a updated and secured database of clientele and key contacts of the CompanyRepresent the Company at trade exhibitions, trade shows and related industry eventsGather customer feedback and market trends in the industry and provide reportsMaintaining a sales dairy reflecting weekly and monthly plans of activitiesAny other duties as stipulated by the managementAn attractive remuneration including a retainer and commission will be offered to the successful candidate. To apply, please submit a letter of application and curriculum vitae to hr@rcf.co.ke with a copy to info@rcf.co.ke. Deadline for submission of applications is 6th July 2013.