Freight Sales Executive

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A Freight forwarding company in Southampton is seeking a Freight Sales Executive with RORO and OOG experience to join their busy team. Responsibilities include maintaining business operations, developing sales, and securing competitive quotes for new customers. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on building customer relationships. Attractive bonus scheme, flexible work-life balance, and social events as part of the company culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Social events

Flexible work life/balance

Qualifications

• Must have RORO (roll on roll off) & OOG (out of gauge) experience.
• Proven knowledge in the freight forwarding industry.
• Strong sales background.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current business & develop external sales.
• Compile competitive quotes to new customers.
• Ensure existing and potential customer needs are met.
• Effectively monitor & manage accounts.
• Ensure all bookings are made in line with SOP's.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety policies.

Skills

RORO experience

OOG experience

Sales skills

Freight forwarding knowledge

Job description

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Role: Freight Sales Executive
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Salary: £35,000+ bonus

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:15pm

YOU MUST HAVE RORO EXPERIENCE FOR THIS ROLE

Platinum Recruitment are currently working with an excellent Freight forwarding company who are looking for a Freight Sales Executive to join their busy team in their Southampton office. This is a great opportunity for anyone with RORO/OOG experience as well as Import/Export knowledge.

What’s in it for you?

* Bonus scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Social events
* Flexible work life/balance

What’s involved?

* You must have RORO (roll on roll off) & OOG (out of gauge) experience.
* Maintain current business & develop external sales
* Compile competitive quotes to new customers.
* Ensure existing and potential customer client based needs are met
* Effectively monitor & manage accounts.
* Ensure all bookings are made in line with SOP's
* Proven knowledge in the freight forwarding industry, with a strong sales background
* Knowledge of relevant health and safety policies and procedures.

Sound like the role for you? Then we would love to hear from you! Click Apply Now & one of the team will be in touch to discuss this Freight Sales Executive role in Southampton, Hampshire.

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Consultant: Bev Sherritt
Job Number: BS0702/ INDINDUSTRIALWC
Job Role: Freight Sales Executive
Location: Southampton, Hampshire

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