Graduate Inside Sales Officer at Damco Nigeria

Damco is one of the world's leading third party logistics providers specialising in customized freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. The company has 11,000+ employees in more than 300 offices around the world and a global presence in about 100 countries. In 2013, Damco had a net turnover of USD 3.2 billion, managed 2.8 million TEU of ocean freight and supply chain management volumes and air freighted more than 225,000 tonnes. Damco is part of the Maersk Group.

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Inside Sales Officer

Ref.: DC-070560
Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

• The main purpose of the role is to drive internal sales of our services in Nigeria.
• The candidate will be expected to build business through telephone engagement which is completely transactional but however will be required to have face-to-face contact with customers occasionally.
• Aggressively Pursue and close any and all international and local business opportunities in line with DAMCO's service portfolio and in accordance with the guidelines set out by the company.
• The role is a position within DAMCO Nigeria, The position will functionally report to the country Sales Manager and Area CCO.
• The Candidate will be given objectives in terms of CM1, and volume growth development, which will be a combination of Renewal and New, Additional & Spot business but mainly focused on N&A
• In addition there will be activity targets highest level of customer telephone contact.

Who we are looking for

• Ideally Freight Forwarding and/or Logistics experience of more than 1 years
• Good analysis and judgment skills
• Ability to work as individual but also understand a TEAM approach
• Strong Telephone & Customer Service skills
• Must speak and write the native language at a high level
• Must speak and write English at an intermediate level
• Must be outgoing and easily able to build relationships at all levels

We Offer

• In return for your passion you will benefit from working within an organization that truly believes in promoting from within, provide an excellent work environment and value its employees.
• You will become a part of a winning culture and part of an open, friendly and ambitious team.
• Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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