Freight Sales Executive

White Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Specialist experienced in Freight Forwarding for a role in Chelmsford. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales and operations, particularly with Sea Freight. The company offers uncapped commission, generous holiday benefits, and growth opportunities within the firm.

Benefits

Uncapped commission scheme

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service

Company laptop

Company pension scheme

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in Sales for Ocean, Road, and Air Freight Forwarding.
• Previous experience with a UK-based Freight Forwarder.
• Knowledge of Sea Freight; Air and Road Freight knowledge is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective business relationships with clients.
• Manage operations for consignments from booking to invoice.
• Generate and follow up on sales leads.
• Promote the business to new and existing clients.

Skills

Sales expertise

Freight Forwarding operations

Client relationship management

Job description

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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 effective 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 profit.
• 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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