Global Freight Sales & Business Development Exec

Morgan Jones Recruitment; Redditch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Sales and Business Development Executive in Redditch. This role involves canvassing new business, managing client relationships, and preparing quotes. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales, particularly in import/export or freight forwarding. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a strong work ethic and the ability to effectively cold call prospects. Extensive industry training and mentoring are provided to support success. This opportunity is ideal for someone motivated to excel in a business development role.

Qualifications

• Experience in import/export or freight forwarding.
• Proven success in business-to-business sales and new business development.
• IT and computer literate.

Responsibilities

• New business sales canvassing.
• Targeting potential UK exporters and importers by telephone and e-mail.
• Preparing presentations and quotes for new business.
• Visiting prospective clients in the UK.
• Opening credit accounts for new clients.
• Account management and business development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational and administrative skills

Effective cold calling

Tenacity and work ethic

Job description

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Sales and Business Development Executive in Redditch. This role involves canvassing new business, managing client relationships, and preparing quotes. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales, particularly in import/export or freight forwarding. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, with a strong work ethic and the ability to effectively cold call prospects. Extensive industry training and mentoring are provided to support success. This opportunity is ideal for someone motivated to excel in a business development role.