Freight Sales Executive

WR Logistics; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Glasgow seeks a Freight Sales Executive responsible for driving sales growth and managing client relationships. The ideal candidate will identify new business opportunities and ensure service excellence, all while striving to exceed performance targets. The position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

25 days holiday allowance plus banks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in generating new business.
• Ability to implement effective sales strategies.
• Comfortable engaging at senior/executive levels.

Responsibilities

• Identify and convert new sales opportunities.
• Maintain and develop customer relationships.
• Ensure compliance with sales activities.

Skills

Business Generation

Client Management

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation Skills

Self-Motivation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Freight Sales Executive - Glasgow

The Freight Sales Executive is responsible for driving sales growth, managing customer relationships, and delivering service excellence. This role encompasses identifying new business opportunities, nurturing existing client accounts, and ensuring all activities align with compliance and company objectives.

Freight Sales Executive - Glasgow

The Freight Sales Executive is responsible for driving sales growth, managing customer relationships, and delivering service excellence. This role encompasses identifying new business opportunities, nurturing existing client accounts, and ensuring all activities align with compliance and company objectives.

Job type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:30 (Office based role unless visiting clients)

On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• 25 days holiday allowance plus banks
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and convert a variety of new sales opportunities across all verticals.
• Maintain and develop existing customer relationships through regular, planned meetings.
• Respond to sales leads from all sources promptly and professionally.
• Ensure sales activities comply with relevant policies and regulations.
• Develop and prioritize a sales plan to achieve business objectives and KPIs.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline using the CRM system.
• Deliver high levels of client satisfaction and service excellence.
• Present effective and compelling sales presentations to prospective clients.
• Maintain accurate customer records and updates within the CRM system.
• Follow the established sales process and methodologies.
• Monitor and report on market trends and competitor activity.
• Collaborate with operations teams to resolve customer service issues.
• Work cross-functionally to maximize sales opportunities.
• Attend internal meetings and external business seminars as required.
• Organize and participate in client hospitality events when necessary.
• Meet and exceed expectations for call rate and pipeline KPIs.
• Assess and verify the creditworthiness of customers and assist in credit control.
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience in generating new business and managing client relationships
• Demonstrated ability to implement effective short- and long-term sales strategies.
• Comfortable engaging and negotiating at senior/executive levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Highly organized and driven to achieve targets.
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Marketing Services

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