SALES ASSISTANT MANAGER

TRANSWORLD GLS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.Singaporemycareersfuturepublished 09/11/2026
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Assistant Sales Manager – Air Freight

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Sales Manager – Air Freight to develop new business opportunities and manage existing customer relationships within the air freight and logistics industry.

The successful candidate should be commercially driven, customer-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
  • Identify and pursue new air freight business opportunities.
  • Prepare quotations, business proposals, and commercial presentations.
  • Follow up actively on sales leads and convert opportunities into confirmed business.
  • Work closely with the Head of Sales to develop and execute air freight sales strategies that support business growth.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers, airlines, co-loaders, overseas agents, and business partners.
  • Collaborate with our global agent network to identify cross-border air freight opportunities.
  • Understand customers’ shipping requirements and recommend suitable air freight solutions.
  • Coordinate with the operations and pricing teams to provide competitive rates and reliable services.
  • Prepare and maintain sales pipelines, forecasts, and performance reports for management.
  • Take ownership of individual sales targets and continuously identify opportunities to increase revenue and profitability.
  • Monitor air freight market trends, rate movements, capacity, customer requirements, and competitor activities.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of sales or business-development experience in air freight, freight forwarding, or a related logistics field.
  • Good knowledge of air freight products, pricing, routing, airline services, and market conditions.
  • An existing customer network within the air freight or freight-forwarding industry will be an advantage.
  • Able to communicate in Mandarin to liaise effectively with Mandarin-speaking customers and business partners.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Commercially driven with a strong customer-service mindset.
  • Able to work independently and take ownership of sales activities and results.
  • Able to perform effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
  • Willing to travel for customer meetings and business-development activities.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
  • Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage.
  • Dynamic, supportive, and international working environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Other Information

Working Location: Changi Air Freight Centre Employment Type: Full-time Department: Air Freight Sales Work Authorization: Open to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents

  • Applicants must already possess valid authorization to work in Singapore. Work-pass sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV, current and expected salary, availability or notice period, and a brief summary of their relevant air freight sales experience.

We appreciate all applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.