Inside Sales Executive

WR Logistics; Nuthurst; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an ambitious Inside Sales Executive to enhance their sales operations. The role involves generating new leads, nurturing existing accounts, and supporting the sales team to contribute to revenue growth. Ideal candidates will have experience in inside sales and a background in logistics, demonstrating strong communication and negotiation skills. This opportunity offers comprehensive training, career progression, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in inside sales, telesales, or customer-facing roles.
• Background in freight forwarding and logistics.
• Comfortable using CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new leads through outbound calls and email campaigns.
• Qualify opportunities and book appointments for the external sales team.
• Prepare quotations and proposals tailored to customer needs.

Skills

Inside sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

CRM proficiency

Target-driven

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is a well-established freight forwarding and logistics provider based in Solihull, delivering tailored solutions across air, sea, and road freight. With a strong reputation for service, reliability, and global reach, the company is now seeking an ambitious Inside Sales Executive to join its growing team.

As an Inside Sales Executive, you will play a key role in generating new business opportunities, nurturing existing accounts, and supporting the wider sales function. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven, customer–focused individual with experience in logistics or freight forwarding who is looking to build their career within a dynamic and fast‑growing organisation.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new leads through outbound calls, email campaigns, and targeted prospecting
• Qualify opportunities and book appointments for the external sales team
• Prepare quotations, rate proposals, and service information tailored to customer requirements
• Follow up on all sales enquiries to maximise conversion rates
• Maintain regular communication with existing customers to strengthen relationships and identify upsell opportunities
• Support the sales team with market research, pipeline updates, and CRM administration
• Collaborate with operations and customer service teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients
• Achieve monthly KPIs and contribute to overall revenue growth

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in inside sales, telesales, or customer‑facing commercial roles
• Background in freight forwarding and logistics
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Confident, proactive, and target‑driven approach
• Ability to build rapport quickly and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Comfortable using CRM systems and Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing logistics business
• Supportive team environment

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