Inside Sales FCL

Noble Recruiting Ltd.; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight forwarding business is seeking an experienced Inside Sales professional in Basildon, England. This role focuses on Full Container Load (FCL) activities, requiring confident customer engagement and pricing skills. Responsibilities include preparing accurate quotations, maintaining relationships with clients, and generating leads alongside the sales team. Knowledge of the freight forwarding industry is essential, and experience in deep-sea shipping is a plus. The position offers a salary of £30,000 – £35,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the freight forwarding industry.
• Experience in deep-sea shipping is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate and timely quotations based on KPI requirements.
• Presenting quotations professionally via the company’s operating system.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and clients.
• Generate new leads in collaboration with the external sales team.
• Follow up on quotes to enhance conversion rates.
• Work closely with operations for seamless handover.

Skills

Customer engagement

Pricing

Relationship building

Lead generation

Job description

Inside Sales – FCL

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum

Location: Basildon, Essex

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

A leading freight forwarding business is expanding its commercial team and is seeking an experienced Inside Sales professional to focus on FCL (Full Container Load) activity. This role is ideal for someone confident in customer engagement, pricing, and building long-term relationships across the logistics sector.

Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate and timely quotations in line with KPI requirements, using both contract and spot rate platforms provided by carriers.
• Presenting quotations professionally via the company’s operating system.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with both suppliers and clients to support business growth.
• Generate new leads and opportunities in collaboration with the external sales team to expand the existing client base.
• Following up on quotes proactively to enhance conversion rates and support customer development.
• Working closely with the operations team to ensure a seamless handover from quote to booking on all converted business.

Your Experience

• Experience in deep-sea shipping is preferred but not essential.
• A strong understanding of the freight forwarding industry is required.