Sales Executive in Dover)

New Appointments Group; Dover; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics firm in Dover seeks a motivated Sales Executive to drive new business across freight services. The ideal candidate will have proven sales success and skills in building relationships. Duties include generating leads, negotiating terms, and managing client communication. The role offers a competitive package with uncapped OTE, 22 days' holiday, and a company car for client meetings.

Benefits

Competitive package with uncapped OTE

22 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company car

Full training and ongoing support

Qualifications

• Proven success in sales or account management.
• Confident in generating new business and making calls.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify new leads via cold calling and networking.
• Negotiate terms with clients and suppliers.
• Prepare and submit winning quotes.
• Manage tender enquiries for key accounts.
• Attend client meetings with clear objectives.

Skills

Sales success

Relationship building

Negotiation

Outbound calling

Time management

Job description

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 all about prospecting, pitching, and closing deals, with full industry training and support provided. This is your opportunity to drive your sales career forward with a growing logistics business.

The 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.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.