CMA CGM
Sales Specialist
Manama, BahrainPosted 1 weeks ago
- Salary
- AED 5844k–8766k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Junior
- Field
- Sales & Business Development
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
CMA CGM Bahrain is staffed with knowledgeable and motivated industry professionals who work closely with customers to deliver tailored shipping solutions and high-quality services. As part of our continued organizational growth, we are currently looking for a Sales Specialist to join our fast-growing and challenging organization. Position: Sales Specialist Location: Bahrain Overview: The Sales Specialist is responsible for supporting commercial activities, managing customer portfolios, and driving business growth through effective quotation management and customer relationship development. This role works closely with Inside Sales and Outside Sales teams to identify business opportunities, promote CMA CGM Group services and non-maritime products, and ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will leverage strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and market knowledge to support sales performance and contribute to the achievement of business objectives. Key Responsibilities: • Manage and develop an assigned customer portfolio to support business growth and strengthen customer relationships. • Oversee quotation activities through MyPrice, ensuring timely follow-up on pending, expiring, and unbooked quotations. • Analyze customer requirements and coordinate with relevant teams to provide competitive and tailored shipping solutions. • Identify opportunities to promote CMA CGM Group services and non-maritime products. • Support commercial negotiations and contribute to resolving pricing disputes and freight-related claims, including DDSM claims. • Collaborate with Inside Sales and Outside Sales teams to maximize commercial opportunities and improve sales performance. • Monitor customer needs and market trends to identify potential business opportunities. • Contribute to achieving commercial targets and improving customer retention and satisfaction. Qualifications & Profile: • University degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. • Minimum of two years of relevant experience in the shipping and logistics industry. • Fluency in English, both written and spoken. • Strong account and portfolio management skills. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. • Strong commercial acumen and understanding of customer needs and market dynamics. • Ability to identify business opportunities and contribute to sales growth. • Proficiency in MS Office and relevant commercial systems and applications.
Requirements
University degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of two years of relevant experience in the shipping and logistics industry. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Strong account and portfolio management skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Strong commercial acumen and understanding of customer needs and market dynamics. Ability to identify business opportunities and contribute to sales growth. Proficiency in MS Office and relevant commercial systems and applications.
Responsibilities
Manage and develop an assigned customer portfolio to support business growth and strengthen customer relationships. Oversee quotation activities through MyPrice, ensuring timely follow-up on pending, expiring, and unbooked quotations. Analyze customer requirements and coordinate with relevant teams to provide competitive and tailored shipping solutions. Identify opportunities to promote CMA CGM Group services and non-maritime products. Support commercial negotiations and contribute to resolving pricing disputes and freight-related claims, including DDSM claims. Collaborate with Inside Sales and Outside Sales teams to maximize commercial opportunities and improve sales performance. Monitor customer needs and market trends to identify potential business opportunities. Contribute to achieving commercial targets and improving customer retention and satisfaction.
Skills
- Account management
- Portfolio management
- Negotiation
- Sales analysis
- Relationship management
- Quotations management
- MS Office
- Customer service
- Market analysis
- Shipping and logistics knowledge
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