Direct Transport Sales Representative

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

We’re striving to be at our very best and we want our employees to do exactly the same. We’re transforming the way we work so we can unfold our potential as a business. We’re excited about the future and the amazing things we’ll achieve along the way. But transforming our business also means you can unleash your own potential. We have a strong history of taking chances on people, supporting them and offering stretch and challenge. We want everyone to look forward to their future with Maersk.

Direct Transport Sales Representative

When you join us as our new Direct Transport Sales Representative, you will manage and develop the local business relationship including performance for all customers interested in standardized products on short(er) sales cycles. You will be based at our office in Oslo.

We offer

• At Maersk, we put you in the driver seat of your own career, and you will be trusted and empowered to take on new challenges:
• The high-profile, industry-leading nature of our work and excellent development opportunities helps you build skills that will help your career for the long-term, wherever you choose to work.
• Our large customer base gives a unique chance to make a significant difference on world trade & economy.
• A job at the very heart of Maersk’s commercial organization in which you will be part of a great diverse team.
• Industry-leading talent development initiatives and competitive benefits: our parental leave policy is recognized as one of the best in the industry.
• Flexible Workplace Policy and working hours.
• Access to internal training opportunities

Your tasks

In the role as Direct Transport Sales Representative - you will:

• Manage assigned customers agreements and budget base; pursue and secure Existing and New business within the business objectives.
• Build a good understanding of target customers and the assigned account base.
• Work closely with the local product organization to grow volumes and revenue together.
• Probe and identify customer Transport/supply chain needs and provide competitive logistics solutions.
• Communicate significant trends, rate changes and policies to assigned accounts.
• Research and understand the local market and country specific challenges & opportunities to identify and establish business contacts with potential customers.
• Ensure customer relationship management tools are updated in time with quality data (Salesforce)
• Travel will be required but on an unregular base
• Have regular days in our office at Lysaker to meet and connect with colleagues.

Your Profile

To be successful in this role, we believe you bring the following experiences and competencies:

• Experience with shipping and logistics and broad knowledge of the market is preferred.
• Track record of success around closing Customs, Air, LCL, Ocean and Landside business and experience with local decision-making organizations.
• Understanding of customer requirements and their concerns
• Service and customer orientation
• Strong communication skills (written and presentation skills)
• Independent action as well as an entrepreneurial mindset and commitment
• Preferably knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM tools
• Full professional proficiency in both Norwegian and English

We look forward to your application!

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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