Sales & Development Executive

Noble Recruiting; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Recruiting is seeking a Sales & Development Executive in Tilbury, Essex. The role involves driving freight sales across multimodal transport, with a focus on Far East ocean imports and strong customer development. The candidate will negotiate effectively and manage quotations, balancing office and field duties.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in freight sales within freight forwarding, excellent communication, and a collaborative spirit to join a motivated team in a thriving industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of freight sales experience (sea/air/road) in freight forwarding.
• Proven track record in sales and business development.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the global freight industry.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Freight sales

Sales & BD

Negotiation

Attention to detail

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Sales & Development Executive

Job Title: Sales & Development Executive

Location: Tilbury, Essex • Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00

Salary: basic (Dependant on experience) Plus commission

The role:

We are working with a client in Thurrock who 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.

They specialise in the import and export of all types of cargo using multimodal methods—air, sea, road, and rail. Their primary focus is Far East Ocean imports, and they are experts in Customs clearance, with direct DTI links to all major UK ports and airports.

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.

Key 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. Note: As the freight forwarding industry evolves, responsibilities may be adjusted to reflect operational needs.

What my client offers:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to work with an experienced and motivated team in a thriving industry.

Important Notice: Noble Recruiting Limited, based in Billericay, Essex, is an equal opportunities employer.