Freight Sales Executive

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Freight Sales Executive in Ireland to identify new business opportunities and build lasting customer relationships across freight and logistics services.

You will develop a robust sales pipeline, present tailored solutions, and collaborate with operations and customer service teams to achieve sales and profitability targets.

Qualifications

• Freight/logistics sales experience required.
• Strong knowledge of the Irish logistics market.
• Experience selling freight, customs or transport services.
• Proven ability in business development and new customer acquisition.
• Desirable: knowledge of European road freight operations.
• Desirable: established contacts in manufacturing, distribution or retail.

Responsibilities

• Generate and secure new business opportunities across Ireland.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline.
• Develop relationships with importers, exporters, manufacturers, distributors, and logistics decision-makers.
• Present tailored logistics solutions to prospective customers.
• Work collaboratively with operations and customer service teams.
• Achieve agreed sales and profitability targets.

Skills

Freight sales

Logistics sales experience

Customer acquisition

Negotiation

Relationship building

Job description

Freight Sales Executive

A leading logistics and freight forwarding client is seeking an experienced Freight Sales Executive to join its growing commercial team. This role is ideal for a motivated sales professional with experience in the freight and logistics sector who can identify new business opportunities, build strong customer relationships, and drive profitable growth.

The Role

You will be responsible for developing new business opportunities across a range of freight and logistics services, including:

• European Full Truck Load (FTL) and Less Than Truck Load (LTL) road freight
• Import and export freight solutions
• Customs clearance services
• Supply chain and logistics support solutions

Your focus will be on identifying and securing new customers while developing long-term, profitable business relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and secure new business opportunities across Ireland
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline
• Develop relationships with importers, exporters, manufacturers, distributors, and logistics decision-makers
• Present tailored logistics solutions to prospective customers
• Work collaboratively with operations and customer service teams
• Achieve agreed sales and profitability targets

About You

• Previous freight forwarding or logistics sales experience
• Strong understanding of the Irish logistics and supply chain market
• Experience selling freight, customs, transport, or related logistics services
• Proven success in business development and customer acquisition
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• A commercial and results-focused mindset
• The ability to work independently and manage a structured sales pipeline

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of European road freight operations
• Experience working with international import and export supply chains
• Established contacts within manufacturing, distribution, retail, or related sectors

What's on Offer?

• Competitive base salary
• Attractive commission and performance-related earnings
• Strong operational support structure
• Diverse service portfolio and consultative sales environment
• Opportunity to build and develop your own customer base
• Long-term career development prospects