Freight Sales Executive

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Chelmsford is looking for a results-driven Sales Specialist with freight forwarding experience. The role offers an uncapped commission and a comprehensive benefits package, including 20 days holiday. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in sales and operations within the freight sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for growth within the company.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company laptop

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in freight forwarding sales or business development.
• Understanding of freight forwarding operations.
• Experience working in a freight forwarding company.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with clients for freight forwarding services.
• Manage operations for consignments, booking to invoice.
• Generate and follow up on sales leads.

Skills

Sales experience

Freight forwarding knowledge

Business development

Job description

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Salary: up to £35,000 (DOE) + Commission

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30am-5:00pm

Are you a results driven, Sales Specialist, experienced in Sales and Operations for Ocean, Road and/or Air Freight Forwarding, looking for a new role in Chelmsford? This role could be right for you!
My client is offering a fantastic package to help grow their business and Freight Forwarding sector. The right candidate will be an experienced Sales person who has worked previously for a UK based Freight Forwarder with knowledge and experience with Sea Freight. Air and Road Freight Experience would be a bonus.

• Uncapped Commission scheme for the lifetime of the account
• 20 days Holiday + 8 banks - increasing to 25 days with service
• Company Laptop
• Company Pension scheme
• Opportunity for growth and development within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• To develop and maintain e?ective business relationships with new and existing clients, offering excellent freight forwarding services.
• Manage new and existing business, handling the operations for consignments, from booking to invoice.
• To generate and follow up sales leads, visiting potential and existing customers to obtain new business at reasonable pro?t.
• Be the forefront of the company's development by promoting the business to new and existing clients.

Requirements:

• Freight Forwarding Sales / Business Development Manager Experience.
• Experience and understanding of Freight Forwarding Operations.
• Experience working for a freight forwarding company.
• Ability to bring business would be advantageous.

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