Sales Intern

Hapag-Lloyd is a leading global container shipping line with a rich history dating back more than 175 years.  Our company is committed to providing high-quality, reliable, and sustainable shipping solutions to our customers around the world.  As part of Strategy 2030, we aim to be recognised as the number one choice for quality in our industry.  The primary objective of the role is to promote and develop the sales activities of Hapag-Lloyd by focusing on digital products, online tools and selling responsibility for our smaller customers who do not need to be visited by external sales.

• Technical knowledge of containers

• Knowledge of Hapag-Lloyd’s products, equipment and processes

• Customer-oriented with positive attitude.

• Knowledge of market & competitors

• Knowledge of related regulations

• Comprehensive knowledge of user application systems (FIS, MS Office, SAP, MARS) 

• Good command of spoken and written English

• Able to demonstrate strong negotiation and persuasion skills

• Able to network appropriately in order to enhance business relationships

Able to communicate with a strong sense of service orientation.

• Provide quotations to customer base in line with Hapag Lloyds pricing guidelines 

• Liaise with existing and potential new customers and follow up on all sales leads 

• Provide regular feedback on market information to management 

• Administration duties with strong attention to detail 

• Monitoring the group mailbox