location: Pune
Work Mode: Work from Home + Field Sales
Experience: 5+ Years
Salary: Up to ₹10 LPA + Incentives
Industry: Freight Forwarding / Logistics
Working Days: Monday–Saturday
Joining: Immediate / Short Notice preferred

Job Description

We are hiring a Business Development Executive – Freight Forwarding for a growing logistics business in Pune.

The role is focused on new business development, client acquisition and revenue generation in the Freight Forwarding segment, with robust preference for candidates having Ocean Import / Ocean Freight sales experience.

Key Responsibilities
Identify and acquire new customers in the Pune market.
Generate business through cold calling, references, networking, field visits and existing industry contacts.
Sell Ocean Freight / Import Freight Forwarding solutions to shippers, importers, exporters and corporate clients.
Develop and maintain solid customer relationships.
Handle the complete sales cycle from lead generation to conversion.
Prepare quotations and negotiate freight rates and commercial terms.
Achieve individual sales and revenue targets.




Generate repeat business and increase business from existing customers.
Coordinate with internal operations and pricing teams to ensure smooth execution.
Track customer requirements, shipments and outstanding payments.
Develop the Pune market and identify new business opportunities.

Mandatory Requirements
5+ years of direct Sales / Business Development experience in Freight Forwarding / Logistics.
Strong experience in new client acquisition and hunting.
Hands-on experience in Ocean Freight, preferably Ocean Import.
Experience selling to shippers / importers / exporters / corporate customers.
Solid knowledge of freight forwarding services such as FCL, LCL, Ocean Import/Export.
Good experience in pricing, quotation and negotiation.
Proven track record of achieving sales/revenue targets.
Candidate should be based in Pune and comfortable with field sales across Pune.
Candidates with stable career history and solid industry networks will be preferred.

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹900,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Business Development Executive – Freight Forwarding Pune
🏢 The Growth Hive
📍 Pune