Field Sales Manager - Freight forwarder

HTE Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the UK is seeking a Sales Manager / Field Sales Executive. The role emphasizes relationship building with clients in Essex, London, and surrounding areas. Candidates should have at least 2 years of sales experience, focusing on maintaining and re-engaging existing clients rather than aggressive selling. The position offers a salary between GBP36-40k, an annual bonus based on client acquisition, and a car allowance of GBP5k. Work-from-home options are available.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of sales or account management experience in freight forwarding.
• Must be comfortable with 10-12 face-to-face meetings weekly.
• Residency in Essex, Greater London, or Berkshire for short-notice client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 10-12 face-to-face meetings weekly with clients.
• Re-engage with a client list of around 150 previous clients.
• Focus on relationship-building rather than aggressive sales.

Skills

Relationship building

Excellent communication skills

Sales experience

Job description

Sales Manager / Field Sales Executive (Remote / Field-Based) required for a logistics company in the Essex, Oxfordshire, Reading, and London areas. This role is ideal for candidates with at least 2 years of sales experience or extensive account management experience within a freight forwarding company. The role focuses on representing the company locally rather than aggressive sales targets. You will conduct approximately 10-12 face-to-face meetings weekly, aiming to secure new or repeat business, with a basic salary of GBP36-40k plus an annual bonus based on new client acquisition, and a car allowance of GBP5k. The position is field-based, with work-from-home options on days without meetings.

The Role
We seek a candidate who can meet both new and existing clients, ensuring regular visits to a client list of around 150 previous clients to re-engage them. The emphasis is on relationship building rather than hard selling. The role involves typical sales duties associated with a sales manager or executive.

Experience
Ideal candidates will have a good understanding of freight forwarding. This may include operational staff transitioning into sales, account managers seeking a more field-oriented role, or sales/business development professionals looking for their next opportunity. You must be comfortable holding about 10-12 meetings weekly and possess excellent communication skills and a passion for relationship growth. Residency within Essex, Greater London, or Berkshire is essential for short-notice client meetings.

Key Details:

• Sales Executive / Sales Manager (Field-Based)
• Logistics Sector
• GBP36-40k + annual bonus + GBP5k car allowance
• Remote/Field-Based, approx. 12 client meetings weekly
• Coverage Area: Oxford, Reading, Guildford, South West Essex, Kent, Greater London

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