Sales Executive - Freight Forwarding

Red Recruits; North East; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is looking for an experienced Freight Forwarding Sales Executive to drive sales across the Essex region. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in the freight industry and a strong understanding of logistics processes. Responsibilities include identifying new sales opportunities and managing client relationships. The role offers a salary up to £40,000, a £5,000 car allowance, and bonuses based on performance.

Benefits

Competitive bonus structure

Car allowance

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in the freight industry.
• Knowledge of Import/Export multimodal business.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Identify sales opportunities and profile new businesses.
• Proactively scope new business opportunities.
• Achieve sales targets and maintain a CRM system.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and overseas agents.
• Represent the company positively with stakeholders.

Skills

High quality communication skills

Good presentation skills

Proficient with Microsoft Excel

Understanding of logistics processes

Ability to prioritize workload

Independent and team worker

Flexible working hours

Tools

Microsoft packages

Job description

Due to company growth, we are currently seeking an experienced Freight Forwarding Sales Executive to join our clients UK Sales Team, based from their Essex office.

As Freight Forwarding Sales Executive you will be selling all modes of freight, covering Peterborough, Norwich, Cambridge, Stevenage, Ipswich, Colchester, Basildon and Chelmsford region. Therefore, a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential. The role will come under the umbrella of their Essex office and some office attendance will be required.

Freight Forwarding Sales Executive duties include:

• Identify sales opportunities whilst profiling all new businesses to understand intricately further support opportunities in terms of freight / customs
• Proactively scope new business opportunities
• Focus and drive to achieve targets
• Track & manage the CRM system, ensuring ongoing liaison with existing clients and follow up of prospective customers
• Demonstrate a track record of developing and enhancing current client portfolios
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and overseas agents
• Demonstrate technical selling skills and product knowledge
• Display excellent communication skills that include the ability to influence and negotiate where required
• Represent the company in the best possible light with internal and external stakeholders

Skills & Experience Required:

• Demonstrate high quality communication skills along with good presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Excel as well as have general PC knowledge
• Good understanding of logistics processes and procedures
• Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be flexible with their working hours, with the ability to work from home
• Must have a Right to Work in the UK

We're keen to speak to Sales professionals with at least 2 years' experience of the freight industry, who have knowledge and experience of Import/Export multimodal business.

In return, the successful Freight Forwarding Sales Executive will be offered up to £40,000, in line with skills and experience, plus £5,000 p/a car allowance and a competitive bonus structure based on targets and company growth.

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