+ years in a customer facing sales role within the logistics industry; passionate about engaging and serving customers.
At least 5 years Selling to MNC customers experience is essential with ability to understand how supply chain solutions may be leveraged to deliver strategic intent across all functions of a client’s business. An expert understanding of logistics and service (all products especially Air, LCL, Supply Chain Management/Warehousing and Distribution/Project Logistics/Customs etc.) and Ocean/forwarding products, solutions, pricing and terminology, in the local market and industry. Understands the competitive landscape and can adjust approaches to customers as a result. Proven track record of targeting, pursuing and winning large/medium opportunities, through both personal and collaborative selling efforts, in tendered environments through teamwork. Familiar with solutions design and the complexity of matching client needs with flexible service offerings. Proven track record in a matrix, multi-cultural organization, building strong relationships and networking both locally and globally. Strong business acumen (ability to apply commercial and financial understanding of solution value to both customer and Maersk), with experience in the business development process, including client needs identification and solutions design. Well-developed, confident communication, persuasiveness, influencing, presentation and negotiating skills. Self-motivated and performance-driven; strategic thinking with both short- and long-term planning skills; strengths in time management with regards to managing multiple objectives and priorities Fluency in English and local language (where different) with ability to deliver clear communication on different organizational levels in both written and oral communications to gain buy-in and excitement with both internal and external stakeholders.