Junior Road Freight Sales Executive

Red Recruit Global Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned logistics specialist in North Kent is seeking a Junior Road Freight Sales Executive. This position offers comprehensive sales training and a clear path for career advancement in European road freight. Responsibilities include contacting customers, supporting senior team members, and preparing sales documentation. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in the logistics sector. Competitive salary with performance-related incentives and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Performance-related incentives

Full training and support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales or customer service setting is ideal.
• Interest in transport and logistics is essential.
• Ability to build rapport and ask questions.
• Motivated by targets and long-term relationships.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Calling and emailing potential customers.
• Assisting senior BDMs with quotes and proposals.
• Preparing presentations and tenders.
• Tracking activities on internal systems.
• Collaborating with operations for smooth delivery.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

IT proficiency

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Junior Road Freight Sales Executive

Location: North Kent

Type: Full-time, office based with training and progression

Start date: Early January (or ASAP)

Sector: UK-UK / EU-UK / Pan-European road freight

The Company

Our client is a long‑established, family‑owned European transport and logistics specialist, headquartered in North Kent and operating across the UK and mainland Europe.

They run a sizeable modern fleet of temperature‑controlled and curtainside vehicles, providing full loads, part loads and groupage services for frozen, chilled and ambient goods into and out of the UK.

Their core customer base includes food service companies and manufacturers, and they are now investing in growth across new sectors such as pharmaceuticals, construction and automotive.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their sales career who wants to break into European road freight. You will be based in the North Kent office with lots of hands‑on training and support from an experienced commercial team.

Working alongside senior colleagues, you will help to develop UK‑UK, EU‑UK and Pan‑European road freight business, with a particular focus on temperature‑controlled (refrigerated and chilled) services, as well as ambient freight.

You will be following up warm leads, qualifying enquiries and learning how to win and onboard new B2B customers, building your own portfolio over time. This role would suit someone who wants to be trained properly in road freight sales, with a clear progression path into a full Business Development role.

Day‑to‑day duties

• Calling and emailing prospective and existing customers
• Supporting more senior BDMs with quotes and rate proposals
• Helping to prepare presentations and tenders for new opportunities
• Recording activity and pipeline on the internal systems
• Working closely with operations to ensure that what is sold can be delivered smoothly

About You

• Some previous experience in a sales, customer service or telesales environment is ideal, but attitude and potential are more important
• A genuine interest in transport, logistics or road freight
• Confident on the phone, able to build rapport and ask good questions
• Motivated by targets and by building long‑term customer relationships
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with good attention to detail
• Comfortable working with IT systems (email, CRM, Excel etc.)

Package

Salary dependent on experience, plus performance‑related incentives

Full training and ongoing support from an experienced team

Opportunity to develop a long‑term career in European road freight sale

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