Graduate Sales Executive

EV Cargo; Erith; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job description

Graduate Sales Executive | Full time | Erith, Kent based

As a Sales Executive for Palletforce Logistics, the main purpose of the role is to achieve the overall Palletforce Logistics budget objectives for Pallet Sales and Storage/Warehousing through effective client relationship development and commercial support. The role will suit a highly motivated graduate/trainee/junior sales person who is prepared to work using their own initiative to identify commercial opportunities.

You will be office based and will need to be within a commutable distance to Erith, Kent.

The Role:

As our Sales Executive, your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Cultivate and nurture leads, overseeing the entire sales cycle to ensure a seamless transition into operations.
• Proactively seek out new sales prospects through various channels, including cold calls, emails, and social media.
• Efficiently manage and monitor your sales pipeline using CRM tools.
• Establish, foster, and sustain strategic relationships with potential clientele.
• Cultivate a strong network of current and prospective customers.
• Develop and present competitive pricing solutions for logistics and related services.

What we need from you:

• A driven self-starter looking to build a career in sales within the logistics industry.
• A strong drive to pursue new sales opportunities.
• Basics in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook - must be IT literate.
• Outstanding communication and telephone skills, accompanied by robust administrative and customer service abilities.

In return we will:

• Support your development journey, help you grow, and offer:
• Competitive salary – up to £35k plus commission
• Car allowance £5,280 per annum - driving license essential as local travel for customer visits
• Competitive Annual Leave at 25 days plus Bank Holidays.
• Reward Gateway – access to significant savings and cashback on 900+ top retailers, from groceries to wellness products, travel and much more!
• Access to the Wellbeing Centre – providing education, support, and tools to help you live a healthier and happier life.
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Excellent Pension Scheme

About us:

Palletforce Logistics is a division of Palletforce, themselves a division of EV Cargo. EV Cargo have grown to become a predominant international supply chain partner to many of the world’s leading brands. We enable customer success through market-leading air, ocean, surface freight, logistics, supply chain, and technology solutions. Our growth is accelerating around the world.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Equality, diversity, and inclusivity are at the heart of everything EV Cargo does. We offer a diverse and inclusive community that respects individuals and enables them to strive for success in order to contribute positively and sustainably to the business. By creating this environment in which everyone can express and develop their potential, from the moment they are hired and throughout their career, means ensuring that all our colleagues have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or affiliation with a political, religious, union, organisation or minority group.

EV Cargo reserves the right to close the vacancy before the stated closing date if a high volume of applications is received. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we regret that we are not able to provide detailed feedback to applicants that were not shortlisted.

You must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom.