Inside Sales Representative

Centre People; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A Japanese forwarding company in London seeks an experienced Inside Sales Representative responsible for driving sales growth and client relations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in international logistics sales and fluency in English. This role offers a permanent, full-time position in West London, with a salary range of £30k-£35k and requires immediate availability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in international logistics sales or shipping operations is required.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of freight forwarding processes and customs procedures.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and follow up on quotations from overseas offices.
• Negotiate with suppliers regarding pricing and schedules.
• Make sales calls to potential clients.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

CRM tools

Logistics software

Microsoft Office

Job description

A Japanese forwarding company in London is looking for an experienced and motivated Inside Sales Representative to join their team, to be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with clients, promoting logistics services, and driving sales growth.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in international logistics sales or shipping operations, with a deep understanding of freight forwarding processes.
Business level of English language skills will be required.

CN46348

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Eligible applicants:
- (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner
- (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship, Working holiday, Graduate
Work type: Office-based
Visa support: No
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TYPE: Permanent, full-time
WORKING HOURS: Mon-Fri 7.5 hours a day (*Core hours Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00)
SALARY: £30k-£35k
START: ASAP
LOCATION: West London(Near Heathrow)

Inside Sales Representative Main Responsibilities:
• Responding to and following up on quotations from their overseas offices, and providing instructions to the Operations Staff after receiving orders
• Handling quotation requests and follow-ups from existing clients, and providing instructions to the Operations Staff after order confirmation
• Negotiating with suppliers regarding pricing, space availability, schedules, etc.
• Visiting clients, when necessary, together with the Managing Director (myself), Sales Representative, or Operations Manager
• Making sales calls to potential clients
• Reporting: Sales activity reports and performance summaries
• Preparing materials: Creating presentation documents and promotional flyers
• Sales planning: Identifying and selecting target clients, and planning and proposing sales strategies
• Preparing documentation: Drafting contracts and credit application forms
• Credit control: Managing accounts receivable and following up on outstanding payments

Inside Sales Representative Ideal Candidate:
• Previous experience in international logistics sales or shipping operations is required
• Strong knowledge of international freight forwarding processes, customs procedures, and logistics services
• Proven track record in sales, with the ability to meet or exceed targets
• Experience working with Japanese clients and understanding of Japanese business culture (Preferred)
• Familiarity with logistics software and shipping management tools (Preferred)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken)
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities (Preferred)


** All applicants for the Inside Sales Representative must have the right to work in the country without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

**We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday, Graduate or Student visa holders.