Inside Sales Executive

WR Logistics; Tanworth in Arden CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the UK seeks an Inside Sales Executive to generate new business and nurture accounts. Responsibilities include lead generation through calls and emails, preparing tailored quotes, and collaborating with teams for client onboarding. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential, along with a background in logistics or freight forwarding. This role offers competitive salary and supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or freight forwarding is necessary.
• Ability to build rapport quickly with clients.
• Comfortable working towards monthly KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Generate new leads through calls and email campaigns.
• Qualify opportunities and book appointments for sales.
• Prepare tailored quotations and service information.
• Maintain communication with existing customers.
• Support the sales team with market research.
• Collaborate with operations for client onboarding.
• Achieve monthly revenue growth KPIs.

Skills

Previous experience in inside sales

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proactive approach

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Familiarity with CRM systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Inside Sales Executive

Location: Solihull, B94

Salary: Competitive, DOE

Hours: Monday to Friday

About the Company

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.

Inside Sales Executive Overview

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.

Inside Sales Executive Key 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

Inside Sales Executive 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

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

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