Sales Executive – Freight Forwarding (Import & Export)
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Fargo Courier is seeking a Sales Executive to develop freight forwarding business opportunities focused on import and export shipments. The successful candidate will generate profitable freight volumes, acquire customers and maintain business relationships in Kenya’s logistics market.
- Full-time sales and business development role based in Nairobi
- Requires 3–5 years of sales experience and proven B2B capabilities
- Import and export freight forwarding experience is essential
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Fargo Courier is seeking a Sales Executive to develop freight forwarding business opportunities focused on import and export shipments. The successful candidate will generate profitable freight volumes, acquire customers and maintain business relationships in Kenya’s logistics market.
- Full-time sales and business development role based in Nairobi
- Requires 3–5 years of sales experience and proven B2B capabilities
- Import and export freight forwarding experience is essential
- Valid driving licence required; own vehicle is an added advantage
- Applications close on 12 November 2026
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Sales Executive – Freight Forwarding (Import & Export)
Job Type: Full Time
Qualifications
- Diploma
- ,
- KCSE
Experience
3 - 5 years
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Sales and Business Development
Job Purpose
To identify, develop and manage new business opportunities for freight forwarding services, with a particular focus on import and export shipments.
Requirements
KCSE Industry background: -Freight forwarding, clearing & forwarding, shipping, logistics or supply chain.
Diploma in Freight Forwarding and Logistics or Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding. -Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing option), Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Bachelor's Degree in Logistics and Transport Management, Bachelor's Degree in International Business or Trade/ FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding/ Training in Incoterms 2020 and international shipping documentation.
3-5 years sales experience.
Proven B2B sales and business development /Customer portfolio.
Valid driving licence: own vehicle is an added advantage. Working knowledge of the following areas: Import and export air cargo, rates and shipment procedures / Sea freight /FCL, LCL, container shipping and consolidation/ Road freight /Regional transport and cross-border cargo /Freight pricing, cost calculations and gross profit margins.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify, develop and manage new business opportunities for freight forwarding services.
- Generate profitable freight volumes and achieve agreed sales and revenue targets.
- Promote freight forwarding services, with a particular focus on import and export shipments.
- Sell integrated freight forwarding solutions to businesses across different industries.
- Acquire new customers and maintain existing client relationships.
- Maintain a good understanding of Kenya's import and export logistics environment.
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Method of Application
- Send your detailed application and CV to
- [email protected]
- Quote Sales Executive as the reference
- APPLICATION DEADLINE
- 12TH NOVEMBER 2026
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