Want to use your Ocean Freight knowledge with the DHL brand behind you?
This role is all about attracting and attaining new business through sales development, relationship building, engagement activities and great customer experience and with DHL Global Forwarding, one of the world's top freight forwarders with competitive bespoke solutions, you'll be well-equipped to secure sales success.
Ocean freight new business
Focussing on sales of DHL Global Forwardings Ocean Freight services youll be identifying new markets and potential customers, networking and cold calling. With a consultative sales approach youll be attending meetings to gain an understanding of your customers needs, making recommendations, preparing proposals, conducting contract negotiations and closing new deals.
Managing your own schedule, whilst a field-based role, youll have the flexibility to work from home, at our Glasgow branch and from customers offices.
37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Covering central and north Scotland
What we are looking for
Your passion for driving business growth, getting results and proven sales achievement within a freight forwarding environment is essential. Youll also have strong network of contacts and knowledge of local markets and industries within the freight forwarding sector.
Travel across your region is involved therefore a full UK drivers licence is required.
Essential to this role is your knowledge and experience in the following:
Ocean Freight Forwarding
New business and sales
Lead generation
Proactive and consultative sales
What we offer
Flexible working
Quarterly sales bonus scheme
Company car or car allowance
Pension scheme - up to 8% employer contribution
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private medical healthcare
Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
Support with self-development and career opportunities
Charity and volunteering support through DHL Foundation
Reward & Recognition awards
If you are a motivated sales professional who thrives on securing new business and providing your customers with the best solutions and services, then we would like to hear from you.
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Please note Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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