Management Trainee Officer - International Agent Development

About the role

ACB Logistics, established in 1983 and providing international freight forwarding and logistics solutions, is hiring a full-time Management Trainee Officer (MTO) for its International Agent Development department in Karachi. The role supports the expansion of the international freight forwarding network, develops relationships with overseas agents and identifies new business opportunities in global markets. Working hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM; the monthly stipend is PKR 15,000 to 25,000 depending on experience.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and research potential freight forwarding agents and logistics partners worldwide, and help expand the international agent network through professional outreach.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective overseas agents, and help identify suitable international logistics networks and partnerships.
• Draft professional emails to international agents about partnerships and opportunities, follow up regularly, and coordinate online meetings via Google Meet, Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
• Research international freight forwarders and target markets, maintain databases of agents and leads, and use LinkedIn and professional directories to find prospective partners.
• Help introduce ACB Logistics' services to international partners, track outreach and leads, and prepare periodic reports on agent development progress.
• Learn the fundamentals of international freight forwarding, shipping and logistics, and develop email writing, negotiation and networking skills.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or final-year student in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, International Business or a related field; fresh graduates and those with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
• Good written and verbal English.
• Strong research, organizational and follow-up skills, and confidence communicating with international business partners.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative and work towards measurable objectives; an interest in freight forwarding, international trade, logistics or business development is preferred.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Professional email communication and LinkedIn.

What we offer

• Practical exposure to international freight forwarding and global business development.
• Structured learning and on-the-job training, with professional development in agent management and business communication.
• Performance-based evaluation and the chance to progress to a full-time executive role, subject to performance and business needs.