Inside Sales Executive - Logistics
Salary: 29,000 - 32,000
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 clients 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 mind set
- 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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