Senior Sales Executive / Sales Executive – Freight Forwarding & Logistics at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Sales Executive / Sales Executive – Freight Forwarding & Logistics

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We are seeking a high-performing Sales Executive / Senior Sales Executive to drive business growth within our freight forwarding and logistics division.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, converting prospects into clients, and managing key accounts to ensure long-term value and customer satisfaction.
• This role requires a strong understanding of logistics solutions, a consultative sales approach, and a proven ability to deliver revenue growth in a competitive market.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities in the freight forwarding and logistics sector.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent engagement, exceptional service, and tailored logistics solutions.
• Conduct market research to identify target clients, industry trends, and competitive positioning.
• Develop and deliver compelling sales presentations, proposals, and value propositions to prospective clients.
• Negotiate commercial terms and contracts, ensuring alignment with company objectives and profitability targets.
• Manage and grow key accounts by understanding client needs and ensuring service delivery meets or exceeds expectations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, proactively resolving issues in collaboration with internal teams.
• Work closely with operations and customer service teams to ensure seamless execution of logistics solutions.
• Partner with marketing to support lead generation campaigns and business development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate sales pipeline data, client interactions, and performance reports using CRM systems.
• Stay informed on industry trends, regulatory updates, and market developments to provide strategic insights to clients.
• Conduct post-sales follow-ups to drive customer retention, repeat business, and referrals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field (preferred).
• 3–5 years of proven sales experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or a related industry.
• Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong understanding of logistics services, supply chain solutions, and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts while driving new business development.
• Results-driven mindset with strong commercial acumen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2026. 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job title as the subject of the email.