Sales Executive - Freight Forwarding

Red Recruits; Essex; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Due to company growth, we are currently seeking an experienced Freight Forwarding Sales Executive to join our client's UK Sales Team covering South Central including Greater London.

As Freight Forwarding Sales Executive you will be selling all modes of freight across several regions. Therefore, a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential. The role will come under the umbrella of the Essex or Heathrow offices and some office attendance will be required.

Freight Forwarding Sales Executive Duties Include:

• Identify sales opportunities whilst profiling all new businesses to understand intricately further support opportunities in terms of freight / customs.
• Proactively scope new business opportunities.
• Focus and drive to achieve targets.
• Track & manage the CRM system, ensuring ongoing liaison with existing clients and follow up of prospective customers.
• Demonstrate a track record of developing and enhancing current client portfolios.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and overseas agents.
• Demonstrate technical selling skills and product knowledge.
• Display excellent communication skills that include the ability to influence and negotiate where required.
• Represent the company in the best possible light with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Demonstrate high quality communication skills along with good presentation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Excel as well as having general PC knowledge.
• Good understanding of logistics processes and procedures.
• Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be flexible with their working hours, with the ability to work from home.
• Must have a Right to Work in the UK.

We're keen to speak to Sales professionals with at least 2 years' experience in the freight industry, who have knowledge and experience of Import/Export multimodal business.

In return, the successful Freight Forwarding Sales Executive will be offered up to £40,000, in line with skills and experience, plus £5,000 p/a car allowance and a competitive bonus structure based on targets and company growth.

Contact us today at [e-mail] or call 0203 906 6020.

If you would like to know more about this Freight Forwarding Sales Executive opportunity, or you know of anyone that fits the bill, please forward this advert to them, send us their details or get in contact with us, and we will do the rest.