Premium Trading and Logistics by MendisOne leads in global trade, offering services in Freight Forwarding, Logistics, Customs Brokerage, Ship Chandling, Warehousing and Trading. We’re a company with a focus on innovation and exceeding customer expectations based on values. The company is in operation since 1998, and is a member of all key industry-related associations, meeting all international compliances and standards. We are also ISO 9001:2015 Certified. We were honored with recognition at the National Logistics Awards, receiving the Silver Award for Customs House Brokers in 2022, the Gold Award for Freight Forwarders in the Small Category and the Silver Award for Customs House Brokers in 2024. Prudential Shipping, our associate company also received the Gold Award in 2022 and Bronze Award in 2024 for Ocean carriers NVOCC at the National Logistics Awards.

The Role

As the Head of Sales, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of freight forwarding operations, including managing shipments via sea, air, and land and driving business growth. This demands a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, an understanding of freight forwarding, and the ability to maintain excellent customer relationships while ensuring operational efficiency.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Achieve monthly sales targets and contribute to the growth of the freight forwarding business.
• Develop and implement strategies to expand the customer base, enhance service offerings, and increase market share.
• Collect outstanding payments within agreed credit periods, ensuring financial stability and growth for the business.
• Maintain strong relationships with both mainline and airline operators to ensure ongoing satisfaction and deliver exceptional service to our customers.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the freight forwarding team to ensure great performance, efficiency, and collaboration.

Educational Qualification / Required Experience / Skills / Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Management, or a related field (preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in in freight forwarding, logistics, or supply chain management in a manager capacity.
• Excellent negotiation and sales skills with a proven track record of meeting targets.
• Strong understanding of global trade practices and freight forwarding processes.
• Should be a collaborative team player.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Good PR, Communication skills with a passion for work.

A friendly environment and an attractive rewards package with opportunities for career advancement will be offered to the selected candidate.  Please send in your Curriculum Vitae including two non-related references, to the contacts given below within 14 days of this advertisement. We regret that we are able to contact the shortlisted candidates only.