ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

Sales Representative - ZLC SEA Project

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services  •  Haiphong, VN (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Location: Ha Noi/Hai Phong/HCM, Vietnam

Direct report: Business Development Manager

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Sales Representative to support the rapid growth and market penetration of ZLC in Vietnam. This role focuses on ground-level sales execution, lead generation, and supporting the Business Development Manager in acquiring new customers and servicing existing accounts. The candidate will be a crucial "boots on the ground" resource for quick market start-up with low setup cost.

Responsibilities

1. Sales Prospecting & Lead Generation:

• Act as an "ice-breaker" to proactively identify, contact, and qualify new sales leads, with a focus on local customers and other potential clients in the region.

• Conduct market visits and cold calling to build a robust pipeline of potential opportunities.

• Support the extension of ZLC's existing China-based customer relationships into the Local market.

2. Sales Support & Execution:

• Assist the Business Development Manager in the sales cycle, including preparing proposals, presentations, and participating in client meetings.

• Gather customer requirements and work with the internal team to develop initial logistics solutions.

• Support the implementation of newly won business to ensure a smooth customer onboarding process.

3. Customer Relationship:

• Help maintain and service existing accounts under the guidance of the Business Development Manager.

• Serve as a secondary point of contact for customers, ensuring their day-to-day inquiries are addressed promptly.

• Collect market and customer feedback to inform strategy.

• Bridge communication between customers, ZLC, and the local partner for operational inquiries and issue resolution.

Requirements

1. Education & Experience:

• College diploma or higher in Business, Logistics or a related field.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a sales or customer-facing role, preferably within the logistics, freight forwarding, or related B2B service industry.

• Experience in a hunter sales role is a strong advantage.

2. Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong prospecting, persuasion, and closing skills. Ability to work independently to generate leads.

• Experience with Chinese business culture is highly preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Fluency in both Mandarin and English is required.

3. Personal Attributes:

• Highly motivated, energetic, and persistent.

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

• Team player with a strong desire to learn and grow.

• Adaptable and resilient, capable of a "quick start" with minimal supervision.

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

About ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

Launched in Israel in 1945, ZIM (NYSE:ZIM) became a pioneer in container shipping in the early 1970’s, and has established itself as a leading global, asset-light container liner shipping company. We provide customers with innovative seaborne transportation and logistics services, covering the world’s major trade routes and focusing on select markets where we have competitive advantages and are able to maximize our market position.

ZIM’s unique strategy as a digital-oriented, asset-light, global niche carrier offers distinctive advantages, allowing the company to provide innovative and premium customer-centric services while maximizing profitability.

Through this focused strategy, enhanced digital tools, and a reputation as a top industry performer with high schedule reliability and service quality, ZIM is positioned to continue to expand its leadership and achieve best-in-class margins.

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Haifa, IL
Year Founded
1945
Website
zim.com
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