Sales & Business Development Executive

HR GO Recruitment; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sales & Development Executive in Tilbury to identify new business opportunities in the freight industry. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in freight sales and a proven track record in sales and business development. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. This role offers competitive salary based on experience and a Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in freight sales (sea, air, and road) within a freight forwarding environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the global freight industry.
• Strong knowledge of global freight operations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities using personal and company provided leads.
• Develop sales across FCL / LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight for imports and exports.
• Prepare accurate quotations with all relevant terms and conditions.

Skills

Minimum 2 years' experience in freight sales

Proven track record in sales and business development

Excellent negotiation and communication skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong English and numerical skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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 demonstrate :

• Minimum 2 years' experience in freight sales (sea, air, and road) within a freight forwarding environment - ESSENTIAL
• Proven track record in sales and business development
• Comprehensive knowledge of the global freight Industry
• Strong knowledge of global freight operations
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Strong English and numerical skills

Key Responsibilities

As a Sales & Development Executive, you will :

• Identify and secure new business opportunities using personal and company provided leads
• Develop sales across FCL / LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight for imports and exports
• Work flexibly between office-based and field responsibilities
• Prepare accurate quotations with all relevant terms and conditions
• Leverage transferable business connections (advantageo...