A.P. Moller – Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer’s supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 70,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere – all over the world.
Opportunity
We have a vision larger than the ocean: to be a true integrator of container logistics connecting and simplifying our customers’ supply chain. We count on our people to make it happen. We’re taking a big step on this journey: building one global organization. Carrying out a vital mission: support our employees, so they can best support our customers.
We’re looking for our new Sales Representative in Kenya who will be responsible for customer relationships and performance of an assigned customer portfolio for a medium impact client.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manages assigned customers; pursues and secures business in line with the business objectives.
- Probes and identifies customer needs and provides solutions.
- Builds a good understanding of target customers and the assigned account base.
- Communicates significant trends, rate changes and policies to assigned accounts.
- Researches and understands the territory to identify and establish business contacts with potential customers.
- Researches and analyses competitive and industry trends.
- Ensures customer relationship management tools are updated on time and are of excellent quality.
- Is typically responsible for medium impact customers to the business in any size cluster.
We are looking for:
- At least 3 years of experience in similar roles.
- Experience in Inland Transportation, Maritime & Air.
- Experience in logistics desirable.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, foreign trade or similar.
- Proactive.
- Strong communication skills.
- Negotiation skills.
- Strategic thinking and influence.
Last Application Date – 11 March 2024
We offer:
At Maersk we go the extra mile to service our customers in the best possible way. We work hard to build and strengthen relationships with customers, making sure we understand their business drivers so we can continuously improve co-operation, processes, and outcomes. We provide end-to-end transportation to almost anywhere in the world. We combine our global network with local expertise to increase the reliability of your deliveries, whether they travel by sea or over land so if you have what it takes to be successful come and work with us!
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Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.
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