Freight Sales Executive - South Central (Remote) - Up to £40,000
Our client, an international freight forwarder, is looking for a Freight Sales Executive to join their team to cover Oxford, Reading, Guildford, South West Essex, Kent, and the Greater London region, selling all modes of freight.
Package
Basic salary up to £40,000
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Increases up to 5 days maximum)
Car allowance (£5,000pa)
Competitive bonus
Employee discounts and benefits service
Day-to-day Responsibilities
1. Focus and drive to achieve targets
2. Identify sales opportunities whilst profiling all new businesses to understand how we can support with freight/customs
3. Represent the company positively with internal and external stakeholders
4. Proactively scope new business opportunities
5. Track & manage the CRM system, ensuring ongoing liaison with existing clients & follow up of prospective customers
6. Demonstrate a track record of developing and enhancing current client portfolios
7. Liaise with customers, suppliers, and overseas agents
8. Demonstrate technical selling skills and product knowledge
9. Display excellent communication skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate
Skills, Experience and Competencies
1. Preferred at least 2 years working experience in sales within the freight industry
2. Knowledge and experience of Import/Export multi-modal business
3. Demonstrate high quality communication skills along with good presentation skills
4. Proficient with Microsoft packages, especially Excel, as well as general PC knowledge
5. Good understanding of logistics processes and procedures
6. Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail
7. Able to work independently and as part of a team
8. Must be flexible with working hours, with the ability to work from home
9. Must have Right to Work in the UK (No Sponsorship on offer)
10. Driver License
11. Access to a vehicle
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