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Sales Executive

WR Logistics
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Gravesend, Kent DA12 2DU, England

Salary

£28,000 - £32,500 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position available is for a Sales Executive located in Tilbury, Essex, offering a salary of up to £32,500 plus commission.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and sourcing new business opportunities in the freight forwarding sector.
  • A minimum of 2 years' experience in freight sales, covering sea, air, and road freight, is required for applicants.
  • Candidates should possess strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • The role involves both in-office and field responsibilities, with a focus on developing new sales across various freight services.

Sales Executive - Tilbury - Up to 32,500 plus commission

Our client who are a freight forwarder based in Essex are looking for a Sales Executive to join their growing team.

As Sales Executive, you will be tasked to Identify and source new business opportunities, leveraging your own leads and those provided by the Sales and Operations teams.

  • Location: Tilbury, Essex
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
  • Salary: Up to 32,500 plus commission

As a Sales & Development Executive, you will:

  • Develop new sales across FCL/LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight for both imports and exports.
  • Operate flexibly, with responsibilities both in-office and in the field.
  • Bring transferable business connections (advantageous but not essential).
  • Prepare accurate quotations, ensuring the inclusion of all relevant terms and clauses.

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A minimum of 2 years' experience in freight sales (sea, air, and road) within a freight forwarding environment.
  • UK based with RTW (No sponsorship is on offer)
  • A proven track record in sales and business development.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the global freight industry.
  • Exceptional negotiation skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills with a friendly, approachable demeanour.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • A collaborative and dynamic team spirit.
  • Outstanding English and mathematics skills.

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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