<p><br/></p><p>Our client who is a reputed service contractor for a world-leading "Courier, Freight & Logistics Company" is looking for an experienced "Sales Manager" to work in their Colombo office immediately.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>Manage all sales & marketing activities to create profitable growth for the Company, while at the same time providing value add to customers, key brand owners, and principals.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>Ensure overall organizational sales objectives and targets are met.</p><p><br/></p><p>Analyzing competitor activities, exploring market needs and opportunities.</p><p><br/></p><p>Creating brand awareness and business development.</p><p><br/></p><p>Be responsible for sales targets and KPI’s.</p><p><br/></p><p>Monitoring market trends, fluctuations and ensuring proper sales strategies are implemented.</p><p><br/></p><p>Identify market opportunities and convert them into profitable business relationships.</p><p><br/></p><p>Carrying out frequent customer visits and ensuring customer needs are met.</p><p><br/></p><p>QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p><p>Age between 30 - 45</p><p><br/></p><p>Bachelor’s degree in sales & marketing would be an advantage.</p><p><br/></p><p>At least 5 years of experience as a Sales Manager.</p><p><br/></p><p>Previous experience in the Freight or Logistics industry is a must.</p><p><br/></p><p>Proven track record in business development and positive sales performance.</p><p><br/></p><p>Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.</p><p><br/></p><p>Strong financial awareness, commercial skills, and familiarity with industry standards.</p><p><br/></p><p>Strong leadership skills with prior experience managing a team.</p><p><br/></p><p>Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.</p><p><br/></p><p>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</p><p><br/></p><p>Very well-developed negotiation skills.</p><p><br/></p><p>Ambitious, energetic, target-driven, initiative-taker, and highly motivated.</p><p><br/></p><p>Effective people manager, communicator, and team-oriented individual.</p><p><br/></p><p>Self-starter with drive and the ability to work autonomously, planning their own work and time effectively.</p>