Manager, Overseas Agency Sales

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The Manager, Overseas Agency Sales is responsible for managing and developing sales through overseas shipping agents, strengthening agency relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and achieving revenue and volume targets. The role typically requires experience in liner shipping, freight forwarding, agency management, or international sales, along with strong knowledge of trade routes and customer requirements. Candidates should have excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and relationship-management skills, as well as the ability to work across cultures and travel when required. Commercial awareness, leadership ability, strong organisation, and proficiency in English are expected. Experience managing regional or international accounts and familiarity with shipping systems or CRM tools would be advantageous.

About the employer

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is a Singapore-headquartered container shipping and logistics company founded in 1967. It operates an international network connecting major markets across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and other global trade lanes. PIL provides container liner services, logistics solutions, marine services, and related supply-chain support for business customers. As one of Singapore’s best-known maritime companies, it works with cargo owners, freight forwarders, ports, and overseas agents to move goods efficiently around the world. The company places importance on operational reliability, customer service, commercial growth, safety, and long-term relationships. A role in overseas agency sales would typically involve coordinating with international partners, supporting network performance, expanding customer opportunities, and representing PIL’s interests in competitive shipping markets.