Sales Executive

P&O Ferrymasters Ltd; Wherstead; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job description

Sales Executive/ Inside Sales Representative - Come and take the next step in your career with P&O Ferrymasters!

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sales Executive to join our team in Ipswich, Suffolk or Dover, Kent on a full-time permanent basis.

Your role:

You will be a crucial part of our vibrant freight sales team. Your mission will be to drive our commercial growth by acquiring new business and maximising revenue opportunities while fostering strong relationships with both existing and potential clients. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone keen to develop their sales career within the transport and logistics industry, where every day presents new challenges and possibilities!

Key responsibilities:

1. Generating new door-to-door and customs business to meet sales targets (KPIs).
2. Establishing and nurturing strong customer relationships, understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.
3. Collaborating closely with operational teams to ensure efficient service delivery and proactively seeking additional loads.
4. Conducting thorough analyses of business opportunities, addressing fluctuations in load counts, and maintaining the CRM system with up-to-date client information.
5. Identifying market opportunities and potential threats to stay ahead in the industry.
6. Providing regular updates to the Freight Sales Manager and Customs Team to ensure alignment and strategic planning.

About you:

We're looking for a motivated Sales Executive with 2-3 years of proven sales experience in a transport or logistics role. You should possess a solid understanding of European transport, with operational department experience within a transport company considered a plus. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential for building strong relationships, along with proficiency in MS Office Suite and accurate data input skills. Strong time-management and organisational capabilities, along with a logical mindset and excellent attention to detail, are crucial for success in this role. A-Levels or equivalent education, preferably with logistics-related studies, is preferred. The ability to work independently while also thriving in a team environment completes the ideal candidate profile.

Who are we

We are P&O Ferrymasters, and we work with some of the largest companies in the world to make sure that their goods get to where they need to on time and efficiently. We have locations across Europe and the Northern Mediterranean and our routes cover road, rail, and sea. We operate from over 20 locations in 13 countries and work with some of the best-known global household names. We are a part of DP World who are one of the largest global logistics companies in the world; at any one time 10% of all shipping containers in the world are being shipped by DP World. We are proud to lead the future of logistics to help enable global trade in the 21st century and beyond.

We offer:

A salary of £38,000 - £42,000 per annum (depending on experience), working 40 hours per week. Other benefits include Company pension, P&O Ferries travel concessions, and an Employee Assistance Scheme, backed by a wellbeing programme along with opportunities for personal and professional training and development. We also offer a benefits platform including a range of voluntary health insurances, cycle to work, and retail discounts.

Do you have what we're looking for? And does this Sales Executive sound like the perfect opportunity for you? We hope so - in which case, now's the time to let us know! Please apply with your CV and covering letter as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you!

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