About the Role
Elyon Global Shipping Limited is a global leader in air and sea consolidation and forwarding, offering individually tailored freight services that emphasize quick transit considerations, cost-cutting opportunities, and continuous communication. We are seeking a highly motivated Freight Trader Associate to drive revenue growth in this sales-first role. If you thrive on cold calling, aggressive target-setting, and turning negotiations into closed deals, this position offers exceptional earning potential within Nigeria's thriving logistics industry.
Key Responsibilities- Prospect and generate new business through high-volume outbound calls and strategic networking.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of shippers, consistently closing new client accounts.
- Negotiate competitive pricing to secure profitable air and sea freight forwarding deals.
- Develop long-term customer relationships to drive repeat business and client retention.
- Oversee shipment execution and coordinate with operations to ensure successful, timely delivery.
- Maintain accurate activity logs and pipeline data using CRM and TMS systems.
- Minimum qualification of an OND with Upper Credit or a Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Logistics, or a related field.
- Prior experience in B2B sales, telemarketing, or business development is strongly preferred.
- High comfort level making 50 or more outbound calls daily in a high-pressure environment.
- Exceptional negotiation, objection-handling, and interpersonal persuasion skills.
- Basic computer literacy, including proficiency with email, Excel, and CRM software.
- Competitive base salary combined with an attractive, uncapped commission structure.
- Comprehensive sales training, mentorship, and continuous professional development.
- Clear career progression pathways into senior sales or key account management roles.