Import Sales Executive

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is a global business engaged in the shipping and logistics sector. Present in 155 countries, MSC facilitates international trade between the world's major economies, and among emerging markets across all continents.

Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1978, MSC is a privately-owned organization driven by the Aponte family. A world leader in container shipping, MSC has evolved from a one vessel operation into a globally respected business with a fleet of 570 vessels and more than 100,000 staff.

MSC delivers goods and services to local communities, customers and international business partners. With access to an integrated global network of road, rail and sea transport resources, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge.

Through a network of 524 offices, MSC ensures that shippers can talk directly to our representatives, as well as using a variety of e-business solutions for digitalized cargo bookings. Responding to the needs of our customers, MSC is a major driving force behind the evolution of smart containers in our industry, helping to set the standards for digital shipping.

MSC calls at 500 ports on 215 trade routes, carrying some 21.5 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually, via a modern fleet, equipped with the latest green technologies.

Over the years, MSC has diversified its activities to include overland transportation, logistics and a growing portfolio of port terminal investments. Today, our focus remains true to our roots and we continue to build and retaining long-term trusted partnerships with customers of all size and scale.

We are pleased to announce an opening for the position of Import Sales Executive based in Jakarta.

There will be opportunities for MSC to invest in your professional journey for excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Canvass cargo for all trades to get workable & accurate importer info feedback via weekly sales visit, entry weekly sales data in OVCRM/similar system, sending sales lead and update customer profiles & conditions in the system base on updated information received.
• Maintain existing nominated client base and increase MSC presence/share in the market by expanding the scope of current client base.
• Keep good relationship with import customers and always update the market situation and competitors activities to Import Sales Manager.
• Promote MSC's services to clients and to identify new market and customer through market research.
• Problem Solving by actively coordinate with internal and oversea offices to ensure smooth service provided to customers in timely manner.
• Ad-hoc assignment from Import Sales Manager.
• Monitoring FOB shipment negotiated to ensure smooth process from booking until arrive at POD.

Requirements:

1. Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree in any field.

2. Minimum 2 years in shipping/forwarding is as Import Sales.

3. Good team player, fast learner and innovative

4. Good English proficiency both verbal and written

5. Required Skill(s): communication, presentation, find and maintain relationship with customer, networking

6. Excellent negotiation and communications skills