Freight Sales Executive

WR Logistics; Widnes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established freight forwarder is seeking a Freight Sales Executive to expand their team in Widnes. The role involves developing profitable accounts across various freight modes, particularly sea freight, and building strong relationships. Ideal candidates will possess extensive freight forwarding sales experience and a solid understanding of sea freight. This position offers a salary up to £45,000 plus a bonus scheme and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Salary up to £45,000 + bonus

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven freight forwarding sales experience (essential).
• Strong knowledge of sea freight import/export sales, ideally with an export bias.
• Ability to bring accounts and develop new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop profitable accounts across sea, air, and road freight.
• Arrange and negotiate pricing, ensuring profitability.
• Drive forward new business opportunities.

Skills

Freight forwarding sales experience

Knowledge of sea freight import/export

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Commercial acumen

Job description

Freight Sales Executive
Location: Windes
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Bonus
Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:30 (office-based)
Holiday: 20 days + bank holidays

We are working with a well-established freight forwarder who are looking to expand their team with the addition of a Freight Sales Executive. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong sea freight sales knowledge to join a growing branch and play a key role in driving new business.

Unlike traditional BDM roles, this position is tailored for a hands-on internal sales professional who has existing relationships with industry contacts and develop profitable accounts across all modes - with a bias towards sea freight (import and export, with an export lean).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop profitable accounts across sea, air, and road freight in line with company policy.
• Arrange and negotiate pricing, ensuring profitability and compliance.
• Drive forward new business opportunities to increase volume and company profile.
• Deliver new accounts and create SOPs for shipments gained.
• Accurately quote and follow up with clients in a timely manner.
• Maintain performance records, showing progress and development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, carriers, and colleagues.
• Analyse market conditions, communicate trends, and build client confidence.
• Apply financial and risk management skills to evaluate opportunities.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven freight forwarding sales experience (essential).
• Strong knowledge of sea freight import/export sales, ideally with an export bias.
• Ability to bring accounts and develop new opportunities.
• Excellent commercial acumen and ability to make swift decisions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and motivate self to achieve results.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, with ability to produce reports.

Package & Benefits

• Salary up to £45,000 (DOE) + bonus scheme
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Office-based role, Monday to Friday
• Join an expanding team (growing from 5 to 6) with strong career progression opportunities

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