Freight Sales Coordinator

WR Logistics; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarding company is seeking a Freight Sales Coordinator for their Heathrow office. This role is designed for ambitious sales professionals eager to develop their careers in logistics with a clear pathway toward a Business Development Manager position. Strong focus on client engagement, lead generation, and nurturing relationships. Excellent salary package and benefits are offered, creating a dynamic opportunity in a thriving sector.

Benefits

Excellent employee benefits

Clear progression pathways

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales is essential; freight forwarding/logistics experience preferred.
• Ambitious and target-driven personality.
• Strong communicator capable of engaging decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Generate and qualify new leads through cold calling, research, and networking.
• Build and manage client relationships while supporting sales management.
• Assist in preparing freight solutions and proposals.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Relationship Management

Cold Calling

Networking

Tools

CRM Systems

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Location: Heathrow (Office-Based)

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (DOE) + excellent benefits + commission

Career Pathway: Clear route into a field-based Business Development Manager role

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for logistics? Looking to break into or grow within the freight forwarding industry? This could be your next big move.

We're working with a leading, employee-focused freight forwarding business that has grown significantly in recent years and continues to expand across the UK and internationally. Known for its entrepreneurial culture and people-first values, this company offers real progression, stability, and the chance to be part of something exciting.

Location: Heathrow (Office-Based)

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (DOE) + excellent benefits + commission

Career Pathway: Clear route into a field-based Business Development Manager role

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for logistics? Looking to break into or grow within the freight forwarding industry? This could be your next big move.

We're working with a leading, employee-focused freight forwarding business that has grown significantly in recent years and continues to expand across the UK and internationally. Known for its entrepreneurial culture and people-first values, this company offers real progression, stability, and the chance to be part of something exciting.

Due to ongoing growth, they are now seeking a Freight Sales Coordinator to join their Heathrow office. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in freight sales, with a clear route into a field-based BDM role in the near future.

The Role

In this office-based role, you'll be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing strong client relationships, and supporting senior sales management. The position is perfect for an ambitious individual who's motivated by targets, thrives on the phone, and wants to be part of a fast-moving, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate and qualify new leads through cold calling, research, and networking
• Build rapport with prospective clients and manage ongoing relationships
• Collaborate with senior management to support sales planning and performance
• Manage CRM systems (Salesforce or similar) to track all leads, calls, and appointments
• Book a minimum of 5 qualified sales appointments per week for the Sales Director
• Maintain 40+ outbound calls per day to drive opportunity generation
• Assist in preparing tailored freight solutions and commercial proposals
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction throughout the sales process
• Contribute to the introduction and rollout of new logistics services
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Freight forwarding/logistics experience preferred, but not essential
• B2B sales experience essential - telesales, inside sales or client-facing
• Highly ambitious, target-driven, and looking to step into a field-based BDM role
• Strong communicator with the ability to engage and influence decision-makers
• Comfortable working in a high-activity, KPI-led environment
• Confident using CRM systems and keeping accurate sales records
  
  

What's On Offer

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000, depending on experience
• Genuine progression opportunity into a field-based Business Development role
• A supportive, high-performing sales culture with strong leadership
• Excellent employee benefits and career development
• Office-based role in Heathrow, with potential for future flexibility
  
  

Ready to accelerate your freight sales career?

Apply today to speak confidentially with one of our specialist logistics recruiters.

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Marketing Services

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