Sales & Development Executive

WR Logistics; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Tilbury is seeking a Sales & Development Executive to identify and develop business opportunities across various freight modalities. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in freight sales and a proven track record in business development. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £37,500 and is based in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in freight sales within a UK freight forwarding environment.
• Proven track record in sales and business development.
• Solid understanding of the global freight industry.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across various freight modalities.
• Generate leads through proactive outreach and collaboration.
• Prepare accurate quotations with relevant terms and conditions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners.
• Undertake both in-office and field-based business development activities.

Skills

Freight sales experience

Sales and business development

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy and literacy skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Sales and Development Executive - Tilbury - Up to £37,500

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

Role Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in freight sales (sea, air, and road) within a UK 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.

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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