Freight Sales Executive

TN United Kingdom; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Freight Sales Executive to join their dynamic team. With nearly 50 years of expertise in the freight and logistics sector, this role offers the opportunity to work flexibly in both office and field environments. You will be responsible for generating new sales across various transport modes, including sea, air, and road freight. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a keen attention to detail. If you are ready to make an impact in a thriving company, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Onsite Parking

Company Pension Benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in selling sea, air, and road freight.
• Strong knowledge of the global freight industry.

Responsibilities

• Source business leads and generate new sales for freight services.
• Complete accurate quotations and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Sales Experience

Telesales

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Freight Sales Executive - Job Description

Streamline Search is recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established company with nearly 50 years of experience in the Freight and Logistics industry. Based in Tilbury, in the heart of the Southeast shipping industry, they handle import and export cargos via multimodal means - Air, Sea, Road, & Rail. They are seeking a proactive Sales & Development Executive with experience across all modes of transport to join their busy team.

1. Source your own business leads and act on those provided by Sales and Operations colleagues.
2. Generate new sales, including FCL / LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight, both import and export.
3. Work flexibly, both in the office and in the field.
4. Bring in your own transferable business, which is a definite advantage.
5. Complete quotations accurately with correct clauses.
6. Possess at least 2 years' experience in selling sea, air, and road freight in a forwarding environment.
7. Have experience in sales and development.
8. Maintain good overall knowledge of the global freight industry.
9. Have strong telesales experience.
10. Pay strong attention to detail.
11. Possess good communication skills and a friendly personality.
12. Be competent in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
13. Work hours: Monday to Friday, 0900-1700 hrs.
14. Onsite parking and company pension benefits.

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