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HR GO Recruitment; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a Sales & Development Executive with experience in freight sales across sea, air, and road, or the ability to learn quickly. The role involves identifying new business opportunities, developing sales for imports and exports, and working both in-office and in the field.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years in freight sales, a proven sales track record, strong English and maths, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in freight sales (sea, air, and road) within a freight forwarding environment.
• Proven track record in sales and business development.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the global freight industry.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanour.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Collaborative and dynamic team spirit.
• Outstanding English and mathematics skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source new business opportunities, leveraging your own leads and those provided by the Sales and Operations teams.
• Develop new sales across FCL/LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight, for both imports and exports.
• Operate flexibly, with responsibilities both in-office and in the field.
• Bring transferable business connections (advantageous but not essential).
• Prepare accurate quotations, ensuring the inclusion of all relevant terms and clauses.

Skills

Freight sales

Sales & business development

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Mathematics skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Sales & Development Executive with experience (or the ability to learn) across all modes of transport to join our dynamic team.

With an extensive overseas agency network, we have strengthened our negotiating power to secure more favourable terms with airlines, shipping lines, and hauliers, enabling us to pass these benefits on to our customers.

We provide efficient, cost-effective transport solutions worldwide, driven by our dedicated, highly motivated, and experienced team. We are committed to sustainability, ethical trading practices, and maintaining excellent staff relations.

All business is conducted in accordance with the British International Freight Association's terms and conditions.

Job Title: Sales & Development Executive

Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Role Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in freight sales (sea, air, and road) within a freight forwarding environment.
• A proven track record in sales and business development.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the global freight industry.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanour.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A collaborative and dynamic team spirit.
• Outstanding English and mathematics skills.

Sales & Development Executive, you will:

• Identify and source new business opportunities, leveraging your own leads and those provided by the Sales and Operations teams.
• Develop new sales across FCL/LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight, for both imports and exports.
• Operate flexibly, with responsibilities both in-office and in the field.
• Bring transferable business connections (advantageous but not essential).
• Prepare accurate quotations, ensuring the inclusion of all relevant terms and clauses.