Sales Executive

Sales Executive – Freight Forwarding

Offering a salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience. 

Additional benefits plus a car allowance and bonuses. 

Based in Leicestershire, but this will be a field-based position. 

We are working with a leading Freight and Logistics organisation who are seeking a Sales Executive to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be experienced in General Freight Forwarding, but will need to have a focus in Air and Sea, across both Imports and Exports.

Our client is based in the Leicestershire area, where applicants will be expected to be in the office for a minimum of 1 day per week, with the other days being out on the road visiting new, potential and existing clients. A monthly car allowance will be provided for this.

You’ll be working alongside established inside sales and customer service teams to seek and hunt new opportunities, building strategic relationships.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Generate and secure new customer accounts within an assigned territory.
• Conduct sales presentations, producing tenders and proposals for new business.
• Monitor and report on current developments in the market, as well as information on potential customers.
• Create customised logistics solutions for complex customer needs.
• Represent the organisation at industry trade shows and networking events.
• Ensuring all rate tariffs are up-to-date with industry trends, ensuring maximum profit and little loss.

Required Experience:

• Experience in an outside sales position, with a proven ability to secure new business.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Strong industry knowledge of multimodal operations, with a focus in Air and Sea, across both Imports and Exports.
• Valid driving licence with the ability and flexibility to travel and be on the road.
• Advanced negotiation skills, with a professional demeanour.

Benefits & Additional Information: 

• Offering a salary of up to £40,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Monthly car allowance.
• Generous commission and bonus structure
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Mobile phone and laptop.

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