Sales And Development Executive

WR Logistics; Braintree; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission included

Job summary

WR Logistics, a well-established freight forwarding and logistics provider, is seeking a Sales & Development Executive in Tilbury, Essex. The role covers identifying new business in sea, air and road freight, generating leads, and building lasting client partnerships. Monday–Friday, £ up to 37,500 with commission.

Field and office-based development activities are included. The candidate should have at least 2 years in freight sales, a proven sales track record, and strong negotiation and

Qualifications

• 2+ years in freight sales (sea/air/road) within freight forwarding.
• Proven track record in sales and business development.
• Solid understanding of the global freight industry.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across FCL/LCL sea freight, air freight and road freight (imports and exports).
• Generate leads through proactive outreach and collaboration with Sales and Operations teams.
• Prepare accurate quotations with all relevant terms and conditions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners.
• Undertake both in-office and field-based business development activities.
• Leverage existing contacts or transferable client relationships where possible.

Skills

Freight sales experience

Negotiation

Communication skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Team orientation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

About the Company

A well-established and growing freight forwarding and logistics provider based in Tilbury, Essex, offering multimodal transport solutions-air, sea, road, and rail-across global markets. The company prides itself on delivering efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable transport solutions supported by an experienced and motivated team.

Position Details

• Job Title: Sales & Development Executive
• Location: Tilbury, Essex
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00
• Salary: Up to £37,500
• Commission included

Role Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in freight sales (sea, air, and road) within a freight forwarding environment.
• A proven track record in sales and business development.
• Solid understanding of the global freight industry.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A friendly, professional, and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across FCL/LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight (imports and exports).
• Generate leads through proactive outreach and collaboration with the Sales and Operations teams.
• Prepare accurate quotations and ensure all relevant terms and conditions are included.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners.
• Undertake both in-office and field-based business development activities.
• (Advantageous) Bring existing industry contacts or transferable client relationships.