Inside Sales Executive - Logistics
💰 Salary: £27,000 - £30,000
⏰ Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
📍 Location: Bedford
Are you a confident and articulate sales professional with logistics experience? We're looking for a driven Inside Sales Executive to join our team in Bedford!
The Role:
As an Inside Sales Executive, you will play a key role in driving business growth through:
✅ Spot quotations & pricing negotiations
✅ Maintain consistent follow-up to improve conversion rates
✅ Cold calling & building new client relationships
✅ Managing & developing a pipeline of prospects
✅ Providing excellent customer service to secure repeat business
✅ Liaise with operators to identify spare trailer space
What We're Looking For:
✔ 1-2 years of experience in logistics or freight sales
✔ Freight forwarding knowledge is desirable and experience working in a similar environment.
✔ Cold sales and telesales experience is essential.
✔ Using initiative to negotiate rates
✔ Strong communication and negotiation skills
✔ A proactive, target-driven mindset
✔ The ability to confidently engage with clients over the phone
What's in It for You?
✨ Competitive salary of £27,000 - £30,000
✨ Monday to Friday schedule - no weekends!
✨ 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
✨ Company pension
✨ Onsite parking
✨ Continuous development with opportunities for progression in a growing company
✨ Supportive team & professional growth opportunities
✨ Employee Engagement Forum
If you're a motivated sales professional looking for your next challenge in logistics, we'd love to hear from you!
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