Trainee Freight Sales Executive

Top Talent Recruit; Grays; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Talent Recruit is recruiting for a Trainee Sales Executive in Grays. This is an entry-level, desk-based role with full on-the-job training to learn shipping and logistics fundamentals, quoting systems, and customer communications.

You will prepare quotations, follow up opportunities, and support the office team with daily admin tasks while developing relationship management skills. No prior experience required; school/college leavers are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• No experience required; entry-level opportunity suitable for school/college leavers.
• Desk-based role based in office.
• Proficient in professional emails and attachments (Outlook).
• Good keyboard and typing skills.
• Basic understanding of Excel and internet research.
• Excellent telephone manner and strong written and spoken English.
• Organised, multitasking, good timekeeping.
• Keen to learn about shipping and logistics and develop a long-term career.

Responsibilities

• Learn fundamentals of shipping and logistics.
• Learn to use operating and quoting systems.
• Communicate with customers, suppliers, and overseas agents.
• Prepare quotations and follow up opportunities.
• Develop customer service and relationship management skills.
• Support office and management with day-to-day admin tasks.

Skills

Outlook proficiency

Typing speed

Microsoft Excel basics

English communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Telephone etiquette

Research skills

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, a freight forwarder is looking for a Trainee Sales Executive to join their office in Grays.

This is an entry-level position with full on-the-job training provided. The successful candidate will learn and develop skills in the following areas:

• Understanding the fundamentals of the shipping and logistics industry, including key terminology
• Learning how to use our operating and quoting systems
• Communicating with customers, suppliers, and overseas agents
• Preparing quotations for customers and following up on opportunities
• Developing customer service and relationship management skills
• Supporting the office and management team with day-to-day administrative tasks

Requirements

• No previous experience required - college and school leavers are welcome to apply
• This is a desk-based role working from our office
• We are looking for someone who:
  • Is confident using Outlook, including composing professional emails, and managing attachments
  • Has good keyboard and typing skills
  • Has a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel and internet-based research
  • Has an excellent telephone manner and strong written and spoken English skills
  • Is organised, able to multitask, and has good timekeeping skills
  • Is keen to learn about the shipping and logistics industry and develop a long-term career