SALES SUPERVISOR
- Company name: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY Liberia LTD.
- Job title: SALES SUPERVISOR
- Job location: MONROVIA, LIBERIA
- Employment type: FULL-TIME
- Company Industry: SHIPPING
- Job Description: Are you a motivated and experienced professional with a passion for sales? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at leading a team to achieve outstanding results? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Specifically, the KEY Responsibilities are as follows:
- Lead, motivate, and mentor a team of sales representatives to achieve and exceed sales targets.
- Develop and implement effective sales strategies and plans.
- Monitor and analyze sales performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Provide regular training and coaching for sales staff to enhance their skills and product knowledge.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
- Ensure excellent customer service and address any customer concerns or inquiries promptly.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction.
The Requirements for the position are as follows:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
- Proven experience in a sales supervisory or leadership role.
- Familiarity with the shipping industry, including the movement of goods, logistics processes, supply chain management, and global shipping routes, is crucial.
- Understanding of international shipping regulations, customs requirements, tariffs, and import/export procedures.
- Strong understanding of sales processes and techniques.
- Ability to explain complex shipping concepts in a simple, clear manner to clients who may not be familiar with the industry.
- Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills to foster long-term relationships with clients and partners
- Ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Ability to handle multiple accounts and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sales management software.
- Multilingual: Depending on the shipping agency’s international clientele, knowledge of foreign languages can be a plus.
- Skills and attributes
- Goal-Oriented: Self-motivated with a drive to meet or exceed sales targets.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing market conditions, customer needs, and shipping
challenges.
- Persistence & Resilience: Sales in shipping can be competitive, so a strong ability to bounce
back from setbacks is crucial.
- Negotiation skills: This role requires the ability to negotiate terms and contracts with clients and vendors while maintaining strong customer relationships
- Familiarity with Shipping Software: Experience with shipping management platforms or tools (e.g., TMS, CRM, ERP) to track orders, manage logistics, and maintain client records.
- Data Analysis: Ability to interpret data related to shipping routes, costs, or customer feedback to make informed sales decisions
- Time Management: Ability to handle multiple accounts and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Attention to Detail: Managing details in contracts, client information, and order specifications to avoid mistakes.
- Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to resolve issues that arise during shipping, such as delays,
lost cargo, or communication breakdowns.
- After-Sales Support: Ensuring that customers are satisfied post-sale, including handling
inquiries, complaints, and follow-ups.