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Freight Sales Executive - South Central (Remote) - Up to 40,000
Our client, who are an international freight forwarder are 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 5 days maximum)
- Car allowance (5,000pa)
- Competitive bonus
- Employee discounts and benefits service
Day-to-day
- Focus and drive to achieve targets
- Identify sales opportunities whilst profiling all new businesses to understand intricately how we can support with freight / customs
- Represent the company in the best possible light with internal and external stakeholders
- Proactively scope new business opportunities
- Track & manage the CRM system, ensuring ongoing liaison with existing clients & follow up of prospective customers
- Demonstrate a track record of developing and enhancing current client portfolios
- Liaise with customers, suppliers and overseas agents
- Demonstrate technical selling skills and product knowledge
- Display excellent communication skills that include the ability to influence and negotiate where required
Skills, Experience and Competencies
- Preferred at least 2 years working experience in sales, within the freight industry
- Knowledge and experience of Import/Export multi-modal business
- Demonstrate high quality communication skills along with good presentation skills
- Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Excel as well as have general PC knowledge
- Good understanding of logistics processes and procedures
- Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be flexible with their working hours, with the ability to work from home
- Must have Right to Work in the UK (No Sponsership on offer)
- Driver License
- Access to a vehicle
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