Want to use your Ocean Freight knowledge with the DHL brand behind you?This role is about attracting and attaining new business through sales development, relationship building, engagement activities and great customer experience. 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 businessFocussing on sales of DHL Global Forwarding’s Ocean Freight services you’ll be identifying new markets and customers, networking, generating leads and cold calling. With a consultative sales approach you’ll attend meetings to understand your customers’ needs, make recommendations, prepare proposals, conduct contract negotiations and close new deals. Whilst a field-based role, you’ll have the flexibility to work from home, and our Manchester branch. 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday Region: Northwest - Liverpool/ Preston and across to Manchester What we are looking forYour passion for driving business growth, getting results and proven sales achievement within a freight forwarding environment is essential. You’ll also have a strong network of contacts and knowledge of local markets and industries within the freight forwarding sector, ideally Ocean Freight Travel across your region is involved therefore a full UK driver’s licence is required. Essential to this role is your knowledge and experience in the following:Ocean Freight ForwardingNew business and sales Lead generationProactive and consultative sales Must have the right to live and work in the UK - Note: sponsorship is not offered for this positionWhat we offerQuarterly sales bonus schemeCompany car or car allowancePension scheme - up to 8% employer contribution25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPrivate medical healthcareEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leaveSupport with self-development and career opportunitiesCharity and volunteering support through DHL FoundationReward & Recognition awardsIf you are a motivated sales professional who thrives on securing new business and providing your customers with the best solutions and services, we would like to hear from you.CLICK APPLY and someone from our recruitment team will be in touch. Everyone will receive a response!