Sales Executive - Logistics

TLP recruitment; Nacton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global logistics provider in the UK is seeking a Sales Executive to drive business growth. This role involves selling integrated logistics solutions, building relationships, and providing consultative support to clients. Ideal candidates will possess at least 2 years of sales experience in logistics and a strong understanding of supply chain operations. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career in a value-driven environment.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Private Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Income Protection Insurance

Reduced Priced Canteen

Free Parking

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ sales experience in logistics, supply chain, or freight forwarding.
• Familiarity with FCL, LCL, air freight, and broader supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of the logistics market to hold informed conversations.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business by targeting organisations for integrated logistics solutions.
• Build long-term relationships with clients as a trusted advisor.
• Deliver accurate quotes and proposals.
• Maintain activity reports in the company CRM system.
• Adapt to changes in logistics and IT environment.

Skills

Sales experience in logistics

Knowledge of supply chain operations

Strong consultative skills

Job description

Overview

Sales Executive – Logistics Solutions – Ipswich

Salary: £36,500 - £43K DOE + Yearly bonus

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Private Pension Scheme increasing after 5 years
• Life Assurance – 4 x annual salary
• Income Protection Insurance
• Reduced Priced Canteen onsite
• Free Parking
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days, plus bank holidays

Company

A leading global logistics provider is seeking a talented Sales Executive to join its highly focused UK team. The company delivers advanced, value-driven supply chain solutions and is looking for a sales professional with a consultative approach and a strong understanding of the logistics and freight forwarding landscape.

This is not a traditional freight sales role focused purely on rates. Instead, the position involves selling a full suite of integrated logistics services including:

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

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a deep understanding of the service portfolio, embrace the company's strategic approach, and confidently articulate the value proposition to prospective clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business by identifying and targeting organisations that would benefit from integrated logistics solutions.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, becoming a trusted advisor and point of contact.
• Uncover business development opportunities within the existing client base to improve profitability and share of wallet.
• Deliver accurate and timely quotes, proposals, and follow-up communication.
• Work closely with internal departments including Inside Sales and Customer Services to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Regularly update and maintain activity reports, pipeline forecasts, and client records in the company CRM system.
• Stay aligned with evolving company strategy, and demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changes within the logistics and IT environment.

Candidate Profile / Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum of 2 years’ sales experience, ideally within logistics, supply chain, or freight forwarding.
• Familiarity with FCL, LCL, air freight, and broader supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of the logistics market and an ability to hold informed, consultative conversations with clients.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a sales professional looking to step beyond rate-based selling and into a value-led, solution-focused environment. The successful applicant will play a key role in growing the company’s footprint in the UK market by offering clients smarter, more efficient supply chain solutions.