Senior Freight Sales & Marketing Executive

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Freight Sales & Marketing Executive to lead our freight sales initiatives in Colombo. The role combines strategic sales planning with hands‑on marketing to grow our air and ocean freight business.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new freight customers across air and ocean segments.
• Develop and present competitive freight proposals and pricing structures.
• Maintain and deepen relationships with existing clients, ensuring high service satisfaction.
• Collaborate with operations and logistics teams to guarantee seamless service delivery.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and pricing dynamics to adjust strategies.
• Negotiate rates and contracts with carriers and partners.

Required profile

• Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Management or a related discipline.
• 3‑5 years of experience in freight forwarding, commercial operations, or customer service.
• Strong knowledge of air freight, ocean freight and freight pricing structures.
• Proven track record in sales and marketing within the logistics sector.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Required skills

• Air Freight
• Ocean Freight
• Freight pricing structures
• Freight forwarding
• Commercial operations
• Customer service