Company Description Chakiat Agencies Pvt Ltd has been active in the logistics and shipping industry since 1952, progressively expanding into customs broking, freight forwarding, vessel agency, warehousing, distribution, and transportation. The company employs over 600 experienced team members and operates through its own offices in 13 cities across India. Chakiat supports a wide range of sectors, including textiles, chemicals, power, processed foods, electronics, automotive, and engineering.

It also serves traders dealing in commodities such as coffee, tea, spices, and more, offering integrated logistics solutions tailored to diverse business needs.

Role Description The Import Sales Manager is responsible for driving import-related business growth by identifying new clients, nurturing existing accounts, and promoting Chakiat’s customs broking, freight forwarding, and related logistics services. Day-to-day tasks include prospecting and meeting potential customers, preparing and presenting proposals and quotations, negotiating commercial terms, and coordinating with operations and documentation teams to ensure smooth service delivery. The role involves tracking market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to refine sales strategies and achieve revenue and margin targets.

The Import Sales





Manager will also prepare regular sales reports, maintain an organized pipeline, and participate in client visits, reviews, and follow-ups. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai.

Qualifications

- Strong knowledge of import processes, international trade regulations, and documentation requirements.
- Experience in logistics, freight forwarding, customs broking, or related shipping and supply chain services.
- Proven track record in B2B sales, client acquisition, relationship management, and negotiation.
- Ability to analyze market trends, develop sales strategies, and work toward defined revenue targets.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in English; additional regional languages are an advantage.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail and follow-through.
- Comfort with using CRM tools, MS Office applications, and basic data reporting for sales performance tracking.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Logistics, or a related field; relevant qualified certifications in logistics or international trade are a plus.
- Prior experience in import sales or key account management in the Mumbai region is highly beneficial.

📌 Import sales manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Chakiat Agencies
📍 Mumbai