Sales Executive

New Appointments Group; Shepherdswell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing logistics business in Shepherdswell is seeking a motivated Sales Executive. You will secure and develop new business in ocean, air, and road freight services, with responsibilities in prospecting and closing deals. The role offers a competitive package with uncapped OTE, 22 days' holiday, and full training. Ideal candidates are energetic and commercially aware, skilled in relationship building and negotiation.

Benefits

Competitive package with uncapped OTE

22 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company car for client meetings

Full training and ongoing support

Qualifications

• Proven success in sales or business development.
• Skilled at building relationships and negotiating.
• Confident in generating new business.

Responsibilities

• Identify new leads and generate opportunities.
• Develop sales opportunities using CRM.
• Negotiate with clients for competitive terms.
• Prepare and submit winning quotes.
• Manage tender enquiries for key accounts.
• Attend client meetings with clear objectives.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Outbound calling

Job description

Overview

Sales Executive – Location: Dover. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm (22 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays).

We’re looking for a motivated Sales Executive to secure and develop new business across ocean, air, and road freight services. This role is focused on prospecting, pitching, and closing deals, with full industry training and support provided. This is an opportunity to drive your sales career forward with a growing logistics business.

Role

• Identify new leads and generate opportunities via cold calling, LinkedIn, networking, and meetings.
• Develop sales opportunities using the internal CRM.
• Negotiate with clients and suppliers to achieve competitive terms.
• Prepare and submit winning quotes, overcoming objections and converting to business.
• Manage tender enquiries for key accounts, ensuring strong communication across internal teams.
• Attend client meetings in person or online with clear objectives and results in mind.

About You

• Proven success in sales, business development, or account management.
• Skilled at building relationships and negotiating commercially.
• Confident generating new business and making outbound calls.
• Industry experience in freight is an advantage but not essential; service-sector sales backgrounds are welcomed.
• Outgoing, energetic, and commercially aware, with excellent time management and organisation skills.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive package with uncapped OTE.
• 22 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Company car provided for client meetings.
• Full training and ongoing support from senior leadership.

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