Sales & Development Executive

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions Ltd.; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in freight forwarding is seeking a proactive Sales & Development Executive in Tilbury, Essex. This position involves growing the business across various transport modes, engaging in sales strategies, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance service delivery. Ideal candidates will have a track record in sales, strong negotiation skills, and a keen understanding of the industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in freight sales (sea, air, road).
• Strong knowledge of the global freight forwarding industry.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and sourcing new business opportunities.
• Developing sales across FCL/LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships.

Skills

Sales and Business Development

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organisational Ability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sales & Development Executive – Tilbury, Essex

We are looking for a proactive Sales & Development Executive to join our vibrant team in Tilbury, Essex.

This role offers the chance to develop and grow business across all modes of transport within the global freight forwarding industry.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Identifying and sourcing new business opportunities through your own leads and those from Sales and Operations teams.
• Developing sales across FCL/LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight for both import and export markets.
• Preparing accurate and comprehensive quotations including all necessary terms and conditions.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships to drive business growth.
• Working flexibly both in-office and out in the field to meet client needs.
• Collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Keeping up to date with market trends and competitor activity to identify new opportunities.
• Negotiating effectively to secure profitable business deals.
• Maintaining accurate sales records and client communications using Microsoft Office tools.
• Contributing ideas and adapting to changing operational demands in the freight forwarding sector.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum two years’ experience in freight sales (sea, air, road) within a forwarding environment.
• Proven sales and business development track record.
• Strong knowledge of the global freight forwarding industry.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Friendly, approachable personality with strong team collaboration skills.
• Excellent English and mathematics skills.
• Ability to bring transferable business connections is a plus but not essential.

Interested? Reach out to Alchemy Global Talent Solutions today.