Sales Coordinator & Customer Service ML

Join our global team for a career filled with opportunities to solve challenges both small and large local and global simple and complex.

Position Purpose

• Maintain high accuracy and timeliness in handling all import/export shipping documentation and operational problem-solving.
• Deliver exceptional service standards to customers to maximize client satisfaction and retention.
• Provide support to the ML Manager to drive business growth efficiency and overall profitability.
• Proactively identify and capitalize on sales opportunities to increase top-line revenue for the ML division.
• Continuously develop maritime logistics knowledge skills and industry expertise.

Interrelations

• Direct Report: Maritime Logistics Manager
• Team: Maritime Logistics Team
• Key Stakeholders: Clients Shipping Lines Freight Forwarders Logistics Providers Internal Operations Transport Companies Customs Brokers and Overseas Agents.

Formal Authority

• Authorized to act within standard company guidelines standard operating procedures (SOPs) and delegated authority levels established by the Maritime Logistics Manager.

Main Responsibilities

Customer Service & Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding shipment bookings operational updates and inquiries.
• Proactively update all stakeholders on shipment status sailing schedule and potential delays.
• Provide tailored logistics solutions regarding depot equipment availability vessel schedules terminal routing option and concerns.
• Continuously promoting service excellence and delivering value-added solutions to enhance customer retention and satisfaction.

Documentation Liner Agency & Operations

• Manage end-to-end booking arrangements including booking confirmations booking lists and empty container release protocols for shipper stuffing.
• Issue and verify essential shipping documentation Delivery Orders (D/O) and export/import manifests.
• Process electronic data interchange (EDI) and paperless customs submissions in strict compliance with local customs deadlines and regulations
• Update internal operational systems and external partner portals (e.g. K-Navi) in real time.
• Manage overseas agent correspondence to ensure smooth cargo handovers both origin and destination.

Sales Support & Commercial Development

• Assist the Maritime Logistics Manager in achieving department budgets annual sales targets and overall revenue growth.
• Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities to maximize top-line revenue.
• Handle incoming freight inquiries generate rate quotes and follow up on sales leads with partners.
• Build and maintain strong operational relationships with carriers shipping lines and terminal operators to secure competitive rates space allocations and priority bookings.
• Prepare analyze and submit routine market intelligence and sales performance reports to management and principals.

Billing Administration & Financial File Closure

• Handle accurate invoices for freight charges terminal handling administrative fees and concerns.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding client payments against issued invoices in coordination with credit control.
• Promptly verify vendor agent and carrier invoices for accuracy.
• Complete job file reconciliations perform final job closing and complete all cross-billing within designated operational timelines.

Quality Health Safety and Environment (HSE)

• Participate actively in workplace risk assessments and help foster a proactive safety culture.
• Complete required Health Safety and Environment (HSE) training and maintain necessary certifications.
• Follow safe working procedures and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
• Inspect equipment and work areas regularly to identify and eliminate potential hazards.
• Report all accidents incidents near-misses injuries and safety non-compliance issues according to internal procedures.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Management Maritime Studies Business Administration or a related field.
• 25 years of experience in maritime logistics liner agency operations or ocean freight forwarding customer service/sales support.
• Language Skills: Fair to good command of spoken and written English.
• Strong customer service mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive highly organized detail-oriented and responsible.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Strong coordination skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent team player capable of collaborating across multiple departments and external partners.
• Core Values Alignment: Demonstrates Accountability Bravery Curiosity and Sustainability.

Knowledge & Skills

• Maritime & Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of ocean freight operations incoterms container equipment types vessel scheduling and customs clearance procedures.
• Systems Proficiency: Hands-on experience with maritime operating platforms partner portals (e.g. K-Navi) customs paperless/EDI systems and standard MS Office (Excel Word).
• Communication & Negotiation: Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to build rapport with clients carriers and international agents.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and annual leave
• Provident Fund
• Group Health and Accident Insurance
• Annual Health Check-up
• Hybrid work arrangement (4 days on-site 1 day work-from-home) subject to manager approval.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1