Sales & Business Development Exec

HR GO Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a proactive Sales & Development Executive for Tilbury, Essex. The role covers all modes of transport with a focus on freight forwarding, requiring a minimum of 2 years' freight sales experience and a strong track record in sales and development.

The successful candidate will identify new business opportunities, develop sales across sea, air, and road freight for imports/exports, and manage quotations, combining field and office responsibilities in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' freight sales experience in a freight forwarding environment.
• Proven track record in sales and business development.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the global freight industry.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source new business opportunities.
• Develop new sales across FCL/LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight for imports and exports.
• Operate in-office and in the field.
• Prepare accurate quotations with terms and clauses.

Skills

Freight sales

Sales & business development

Negotiation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Sales & Business Development Exec

Job Reference: 272110

Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain Tilbury, Essex Discussed upon application Permanent

We are now seeking a proactive 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.

Sales & Development Executive

Position Details

• Job Title: Sales & Development Executive
• Location: Tilbury, Essex
• 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.
• Exceptional negotiation skills.
• 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.