Inside Sales Specialist

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Job summary

ALS Recruiting Ltd is recruiting an Internal Sales Executive in Basildon, Essex for a well-established freight forwarding and logistics business. The role focuses on generating new business, building client relationships, and selling international freight services.

You will drive growth through cold calling, pipeline management, and professional presentations, with an uncapped commission structure rewarding performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' proven B2B sales experience.
• Demonstrable success in cold calling and new business development.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and CRM systems.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and commercially focused.
• Freight forwarding, logistics, transport, or supply chain sales experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Generate and win new business through cold calling, networking, and lead generation.
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospective customers.
• Conduct sales presentations and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Develop existing accounts and identify opportunities for additional revenue growth.
• Achieve and exceed monthly revenue and profit targets.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and maintain strong client relationships.
• Arrange a minimum of 12 new business appointments per week.

Skills

B2B sales

Cold calling

Lead generation

Relationship building

Communication

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Internal Sales Executive

Basildon, Essex

£40,000 - £45,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission

Full-Time | Permanent

I'm currently recruiting for an ambitious Internal Sales Executive on behalf of a well-established freight forwarding and logistics business with multiple locations across the South of England.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional who enjoys winning new business, building customer relationships, and being rewarded for their success through an uncapped commission structure.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for generating new business opportunities, developing customer relationships, and selling a range of international freight forwarding services. This is a proactive sales role suited to someone who thrives on prospecting, cold calling, and converting opportunities into long-term clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and win new business through cold calling, networking, and lead generation.
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospective customers.
• Conduct sales presentations and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Develop existing accounts and identify opportunities for additional revenue growth.
• Achieve and exceed monthly revenue and profit targets.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and maintain strong client relationships.
• Arrange a minimum of 12 new business appointments per week.

About You

• Minimum 2 years' proven B2B sales experience.
• Demonstrable success in cold calling and new business development.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and CRM systems.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and commercially focused.
• Freight forwarding, logistics, transport, or supply chain sales experience is highly desirable.

What's On Offer?

• £40,000 - £45,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission structure
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive and established business environment
• Opportunity to build a successful long-term career in freight forwarding