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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)
