Sales Executive

A&S Recruitment; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a talented Sales Executive to drive logistics solutions in Felixstowe, UK. This role demands experience in sales within logistics, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude for client engagement. Join a collaborative team representing a respected logistics brand, with a competitive salary ranging from £36,500 to £43,000 plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in sales, ideally within logistics or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of the logistics and shipping industries.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage clients whose needs align with the logistics solutions offered.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with existing customers.
• Deliver accurate and timely quotations with strong administrative precision.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Client engagement

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Overview

Sales Executive - Logistics Solutions. We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a forward-thinking provider of advanced supply chain logistics solutions, for a talented and motivated Sales Executive to join their focused and collaborative team.

This role involves selling a wide range of services including:

• Integrated Supply Chain Management Services (ISCMS)
• Full Container Load (FCL) and Less-than-Container Load (LCL) freight
• Air freight forwarding
• Warehousing and transportation
• Customs brokerage services

This is not a traditional freight sales role focused solely on ocean rates. Our client is looking for someone who will fully embrace their company philosophy, gain a deep understanding of their service offering, and confidently communicate why customers should choose them over competitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage clients whose needs align with the logistics solutions offered
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with existing customers
• Uncover growth opportunities within current accounts to enhance profitability
• Deliver accurate and timely quotations with strong administrative precision
• Collaborate effectively with Inside Sales and Customer Services teams
• Report weekly activities and pipeline updates via CRM software
• Engage in consultative selling, leveraging industry knowledge to advise clients
• Adapt to evolving company strategies and industry trends, including logistics, shipping, and IT developments
• Manage client coverage flexibly, not restricted by geographic boundaries within the UK

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in sales, ideally within logistics or related sectors
• Strong understanding of the logistics and shipping industries
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with change and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented
• Tech-savvy with good CRM and administrative capabilities

This is a fantastic opportunity to represent a respected logistics brand and make a meaningful impact in a consultative sales role.

Salary £36,500 to £43,000 p/a plus excellent benefits