Trade Executive

About Locad

Locad is the logistics engine enabling e-commerce brands to systematically store, pack, ship, and track orders across Asia-Pacific, GCC and the USA. Our tech platform syncs inventory across online channels and organizes end-to-end order fulfilment through our reliable network of warehouses and shipping partners across Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Australia, the USA, Saudi Arabia, and UAE with more locations opening soon. Hundreds of brands now have access to the Locad logistics engine, allowing faster shipping, reduced costs, and exponential growth. Equipped with the technology, infrastructure, and partners running on one integrated system, Locad is on a mission to propel every business forward

Why Choose Locad?

• Annual Performance Bonus
• 25 Days of Paid Time Off
• Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) Coverage from Day One
• Provided MacBook for Enhanced Productivity
• Annual Learning & Development Budget for Professional Growth

What you'll focus on

Project Management:

• Lead the overall
  Trade Services operations
  across the APAC region — covering Product Registration, Marketplace Registration, Importer/Exporter of Record (IOR/SOR), and Freight.
• Establish, document, and maintain clear
  Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  for each function within the Trade department.
• Create and maintain an organized
  database of prospective clients
  , ensuring information is up to date and effectively used for outreach and conversion.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams on
  sales goals, planning, and forecasting
  , maintaining both short- and long-term business development roadmaps.
• Oversee
  partner vendor management
  for each country, ensuring smooth coordination and maintaining a
  performance scorecard
  per vendor.
• Facilitate brand onboarding by moving
  signed brands and filtered leads to Go-Live
  , coordinating with the
  Supply Team
  and building new vendor partnerships where needed.
• Manage financial accuracy by working with the
  Finance team
  to verify
  buying/selling rates, billings, and receivables
  per brand.
• Ensure a
  positive P&L
  for the Trade Department through effective cost control and revenue management.

Commercial:

• Generate leads
  , schedule appointments, and present business proposals to potential customers via in-person meetings, calls, emails, and other channels.
• Support the
  customer development strategy
  by acquiring new accounts and expanding contracts with existing ones, targeting customers aligned with the strategic direction defined by the CEO.
• Collaborate with the
  Commercial team
  to
  filter and qualify leads
  , and review proposals prepared by Business Development Executives/Managers (BDE/Ms).
• Conduct
  sales demos
  alongside BDE/Ms for specific markets requiring support.
• Maintain
  uniform pitch decks and rate cards
  for multi-market commercial offers.
• Meet regularly with BDE/Ms across markets to share updates and align on
  current brand stages
  and opportunities.

What you bring

• Minimum
  3 years of experience
  in
  logistics, e-commerce, or cross-border trade
  , with proven exposure to
  sales
  and
  business development
  .
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work
  independently
  and manage
  multiple projects
  simultaneously.
• Background in
  cross-border operations and freight forwarding
  is a strong plus.
• Highly analytical
  , solution-oriented, and demonstrates a
  "Can Do" attitude
  .
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

How to Apply:

The best way to apply is to follow the link to our website. if you don't have a CV, a LinkedIn profile will do.

Every application will receive a response.