Inside Sales Specialist

ALS Recruiting Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

OTE £45,000+

Career progression

Job summary

ALS Recruiting Ltd is recruiting an Internal Sales Executive for a Basildon, Essex based freight forwarding and logistics business. The role offers a basic salary of £30,000–£35,000 with uncapped commission and an OTE of £45,000+ in a full-time permanent position.

The successful candidate will generate new business, manage a pipeline, and present solutions for international freight forwarding services. Strong prospecting, relationship-building and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Relationship-building

Excel

CRM

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Internal Sales Executive

Basildon, Essex

£30,000 - £35,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission

OTE £45,000+ | 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?

• £30,000 - £35,000 basic salary
• Uncapped commission structure with OTE of £45,000+
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive and established business environment
• Opportunity to build a successful long-term career in freight forwarding