Sales Assistant Manager - Ocean Freight (Chinese Speaker) (#419)

Sales Assistant Manager - Ocean Freight (Chinese Speaker) (#419)

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia

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This role requires the candidate to work in Cibitung, Indonesia.

Client Overview Our client is a globally recognized logistics and freight forwarding powerhouse originating from South Korea, established in 1977. With more than 360 global bases and over 13,000 active customers, they offer a full suite of services including sea freight, air freight, contract logistics (CL), customs clearance, warehousing, and supply chain consulting.

In Southeast Asia, our client has built strong regional operations, including a major Indonesia presence based in Cibitung, Bekasi, serving diverse client sectors like electronics, machinery, chemicals, energy, fashion, and consumer goods. They continuously invest in infrastructure, partner with local firms, and push innovations such as automated warehousing and visibility tools to stay competitive. The client also enhances their forwarding operations with digital visibility tools such as Pantos View, which delivers real-time tracking and risk management across every stage of the supply chain. With international certifications including GDP and CEIV Pharma, they are committed to delivering safe, competitive, and innovative logistics services across Southeast Asia and the global market.

Job Role The Assistant Sales Manager – Ocean Freight will lead business development efforts to expand LX Pantos’s sea freight customer base. The role focuses on direct selling, client acquisition, and key account management, targeting local and multinational companies that require international freight and 3PL logistics solutions. This is a strategic commercial position requiring an entrepreneurial mindset, strong market insight, and the ability to build profitable, long-term client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and acquire new customers for ocean freight and 3PL solutions.

Develop tailored logistics proposals and pricing strategies to meet client requirements.

Prepare and manage tenders, quotations, and contract negotiations.

Maintain strong relationships with existing clients and ensure high service satisfaction.

Coordinate with internal operations and pricing teams for solution design and execution.

Track market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities.

Meet or exceed assigned sales and revenue targets.

Candidate Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields.

Experience: At least 5 years of experience in Sales functions.

Minimum 3 years of direct sales experience in freight forwarding, ocean freight, or 3PL.

Proven record of achieving or exceeding revenue targets and managing client portfolios.

Strong knowledge of freight pricing, route optimization, and logistics solutions.

Strong knowledge of freight/3PL business operations, especially ocean cargo.

Experience managing tenders, doing pricing simulations, designing freight-solution suggestions.

Language Skills: English and Mandarin with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Professional Qualities: High initiative, result-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Job Code: #419

Seniority level Director

Employment type Full-time

Job function Sales and Business Development

Industries Business Consulting and Services

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