Sales Executive

Logistically Recruitment; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Tilbury is seeking a Sales & Development Executive to join their sales team. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in freight sales, showcasing a proven track record in sales and business development. Responsibilities include serving as a link between BDMs and customer service, developing new customer relationships, and managing existing accounts. A competitive salary package is offered based on experience, alongside commission opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in freight sales.
• 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 demeanour.
• Outstanding English and mathematics skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a crucial link between BDMs and customer service team.
• Develop new customer relationships and manage existing ones.
• Achieve sales targets and drive revenue growth.

Skills

Freight sales experience

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Details

• Job Title : Sales & Development Executive
• Location : Tilbury, Essex
• Hours : Monday to Friday, 09 : 00–17 : 00
• Salary : Competitive, based on experience
• Sales and Development Executive

We require a sales and development executive to join or sales team.

They will be a crucial link between BDMs, and our customer service team.

Ideally candidates will have business they can bring with them.

We would be looking at a salary of £30k - £37.5k depending on experience.

Commission is paid at 10% of gross profit for new customers and 5% of gross profit for customers secured as a result of information secured from our team.

These would reduce to 5% and 2.5% respectively after 12 months but would continue for as long as the candidate continues to work for us.

Role Requirements

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