Sales Executive (Greece)

Location: Athens, Greece.

Our client is the Greek arm of a well-established international group operating in the maritime transportation sector, with headquarters in Cyprus.

They are looking for an experienced Sales Executive to manage and grow their client base in Greece.

The successful candidate will act as an account manager across all stages of the sales cycle, from winning new customers to negotiating with suppliers and taking part in strategic initiatives for cooperation with new suppliers.

Working hours: Monday to Thursday, flexible start between 08:30 and 09:30 with a corresponding finish between 17:30 and 18:30; Friday 09:00–17:00 (fixed hours).

• Actively seek out and identify new customers, expanding the customer base
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers through regular interactions and exceptional customer service
• Monitor daily inquiries, quotations and orders with the operations/administration team
• Manage a clientele in Greece
• Participate in weekly/monthly group sales meetings
• Report to line managers
• Establish and nurture positive relationships with suppliers and negotiate favourable terms
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the company’s products and services
• Use sales techniques and strategies to close deals and achieve sales targets
• Collaborate with team members to share market insights, sales strategies and best practices
• Prepare regular sales reports and updates, highlighting achievements, challenges and areas for improvement
• Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activities and market dynamics

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role in the shipping industry
• Bachelor’s degree/college diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales or a related field is preferred
• Fluent in English and Greek, both written and spoken
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Customer service orientation and problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to travel as required