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Freight Sales Executive

Streamline Search

Tilbury juxta Clare

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 35,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player in the Freight and Logistics sector is seeking a dynamic Freight Sales Executive to join their team. With nearly 50 years of experience, this company offers a vibrant environment at the heart of the shipping industry. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach to sales, with a strong background in sea, air, and road freight. You will be responsible for sourcing leads, generating new sales, and working flexibly both in the office and on the field. Join a dedicated team and contribute to the success of a company known for its excellence in freight solutions.

Commission Scheme

Standard Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Onsite Parking

Company Pension

At least 2 years' experience in selling freight in a forwarding environment.
Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential.

Source business leads and generate new sales for various freight modes.
Work flexibly in the office and out in the field.

Sales Experience

Negotiation Skills

Telesales Experience

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job Description: Freight Sales Executive

Freight Sales Executive - Profile

Streamline Search are recruiting on behalf of our client. Our client has been established for nearly 50 years and is experienced in the Freight and Logistics industry. They are based in Tilbury at the heart of the shipping industry in the Southeast. They handle importations and exportations of all/any cargos by multimodal means - Air, Sea, Road & Rail. They are looking for a proactive Sales & Development Executive with experience of all modes of transport to enhance their busy team.

Freight Sales Executive - Responsibilities

Source your own business leads and act on those provided by Sales and Operations colleagues.
Generate new sales, including FCL / LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight, import and export.
Work flexibly, both in the office and out in the field.
Ability to bring in own transferable business is a definite advantage.
Able to complete quotations with correct clauses.

Freight Sales Executive - Requirements

Ideally at least 2 years' experience in selling sea, air, and road freight in a forwarding environment.
Experience of sales and development.
Good overall knowledge of the Global freight industry.
Good negotiation skills.
Strong telesales experience.
Strong attention to detail.
Good communication skills and a friendly personality.
Competent using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Freight Sales Executive - Remunerations

Monday to Friday (Apply online only) hrs
£30,000-£35,000
Commission scheme
Standard holiday plus bank holidays
Onsite parking
Company pension

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.

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