Freight Sales Trainee: Launch Your Logistics Career

Top Talent Recruit; Grays; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Talent Recruit is recruiting for a Trainee Sales Executive in Grays. This is an entry-level, desk-based role with full on-the-job training to learn shipping and logistics fundamentals, quoting systems, and customer communications.

You will prepare quotations, follow up opportunities, and support the office team with daily admin tasks while developing relationship management skills. No prior experience required; school/college leavers are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• No experience required; entry-level opportunity suitable for school/college leavers.
• Desk-based role based in office.
• Proficient in professional emails and attachments (Outlook).
• Good keyboard and typing skills.
• Basic understanding of Excel and internet research.
• Excellent telephone manner and strong written and spoken English.
• Organised, multitasking, good timekeeping.
• Keen to learn about shipping and logistics and develop a long-term career.

Responsibilities

• Learn fundamentals of shipping and logistics.
• Learn to use operating and quoting systems.
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, and overseas agents.
• Prepare quotations and follow up opportunities.
• Develop customer service and relationship management skills.
• Support office and management with day-to-day admin tasks.

Skills

Outlook proficiency

Typing speed

Microsoft Excel basics

English communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Telephone etiquette

Research skills

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Top Talent Recruit is recruiting for a Trainee Sales Executive in Grays. This is an entry-level, desk-based role with full on-the-job training to learn shipping and logistics fundamentals, quoting systems, and customer communications.

You will prepare quotations, follow up opportunities, and support the office team with daily admin tasks while developing relationship management skills. No prior experience required; school/college leavers are welcome to apply.