Manager - Sales (Sea Exports)

Sales / Marketing / Business Development / Merchandising

About the Employer

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic, results-oriented and customer-focused professional to join a leading organization as Manager – Sales (Sea Exports). The selected candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth, managing key customer relationships, developing new business opportunities, and strengthening the company’s sea export business operations.

Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Industry: Logistics & Freight Forwarding
Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve revenue and business targets.
  • Manage key accounts and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities while generating and converting sales leads.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to resolve customer issues efficiently and minimize operational delays.
  • Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through effective communication and service delivery.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements to identify business growth opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, including HSSE, sanctions, anti-money laundering, whistleblowing, and anti-corruption policies.
  • Promote a strong culture of health, safety, compliance, and ethical business practices within the department.

Candidate Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the logistics or freight forwarding industry, preferably in a similar sales role.
  • Strong understanding of sea export operations and customer handling.
  • Proven ability to develop new business and achieve sales targets.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
  • Strong proficiency in both written and spoken English.
  • Customer service-oriented mindset with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong teamwork, time management, and problem-solving skills.

How to Apply

Upload your CV at our website (word doc/Pdf preferred) https://lankastaff.lk/jobs-list/. Search for Job No: 10112. You may apply for our other jobs too. If you have any specific questions or query you may send an email us at admin@lankast.lk PH 0117133080