Freight Internal Sales Exec – Global Network & Progression

White Recruitment Limited; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Modern office

Career progression

25 days holiday

Job summary

White Recruitment Limited in Stanford-le-Hope is seeking a Freight Forwarding Internal Sales Executive to turn enquiries into business and build relationships across an international network. You will help develop sales and commercial knowledge while supporting the external team with quotes and proposals.

The role offers a salary of £35,000 plus bonus, Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, with 25 days’ holiday in a modern office providing clear opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience within freight forwarding, ideally in internal sales, pricing or customer service.
• Candidates with operational experience and an interest in sales are welcome.
• A confident telephone manner and strong relationship-building skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to discuss rates and quotations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to enquiries and prepare freight quotations.
• Follow up on quotes, gather feedback and convert opportunities.
• Contact prospective customers to understand their shipping requirements.
• Build relationships with existing accounts and identify further opportunities.
• Source rates from colleagues, overseas partners and suppliers.
• Support the external sales team with proposals and customer information.
• Maintain accurate customer records and sales activity.
• Work with operations to ensure a smooth handover of secured business.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Sales skills

Relationship building

Telephone communication

Job description

White Recruitment Limited in Stanford-le-Hope is seeking a Freight Forwarding Internal Sales Executive to turn enquiries into business and build relationships across an international network. You will help develop sales and commercial knowledge while supporting the external team with quotes and proposals.

The role offers a salary of £35,000 plus bonus, Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm, with 25 days’ holiday in a modern office providing clear opportunities for career progression.