Sales Executive

Grafton Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting for an Internal Sales Executive for one of their busy, successful Shipping & Logistics clients in the Selby area.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate who are looking to progress their career. Conducting existing client business development / relationship building, maximising the business potential all in a busy, modern office location near the town and train station of Selby.

Duties and responsibilities

• Working as part of a team you will proactively build relationships with existing clients to nurture and maximise the business potential
• Account Management
• Generating & calculating freight quotations / tender documents
• Drafting and sending appropriate sales correspondence
• Follow up calls
• Managing sales process through to closure
• Ensuring that the quotes are completed promptly and are followed up to maximise conversion
• Client visiting where required

You will have

• Sales and/or customer service experience.
• Freight forwarding or export sales experience (ideal but not essential as training is provided).
• Proven success of calculating and submitting quotes and tender submissions.
• Experience of negotiating with clients and suppliers.
• Key account management experience with proven success of developing relationships.
• Good administrative skills.
• Good numerical skills.
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)