Our client is a well-established freight forwarder with a base in North Yorkshire They offer World-Wide freight forwarding services by air, road and sea, warehouse and distribution from this site. Employing a well-established team of 15 our client is planning to continue to invest and expand the business either organically or by further acquisitions.
In line with the continued expansion we are now looking to strengthen the Sales team at their site near York, with a new business Internal Sales Executive. Working as part of a team of 4 the successful candidate will proactively develop new business and build and nurture existing client relationships to maximise the potential.
Role
* New business development through telesales and occasional field sales
* Key Account Management
* Generating & Calculating Freight quotations / tender documents
* Drafting and sending appropriate sales correspondence
* Follow up calls
* Managing sales process through to closure
* Developing long lasting relationships with new clients
* Managing the existing and new client quotes
* Ensuring that the quotes are completed promptly and are followed up to maximise conversion
Experience / skills required
* Freight forwarding or export sales experience, (ideal but not essential as training is provided).
* Proven Telesales experience.
* Proven success of calculating and submitting quotes and tender submissions.
* Experience of negotiating with clients and or 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)
Character and personal attributes
* Confident communicator. (Written and verbal)
* A positive and engaging personality.
* Can do sales / customer service orientation.
* Strong work ethic.
* Good attention to detail.
* Calm under pressure.
Package and Benefits
* Hours 9am to 5pm -Monday to Friday
* Salary £23,00 to £25,000
* Plus Commission OTE £4,000 to £8,000
* 22 Days Holiday
* Pension
Back to searchInternal Sales Executive
Freight Personnel
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 23 days
Selby, North Yorkshire YO8, England
£24,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client, a well-established freight forwarder based in North Yorkshire, is seeking an Internal Sales Executive to strengthen their sales team as they expand their business. The role involves new business development through telesales, key account management, and generating freight quotations, with a focus on nurturing client relationships. Candidates should ideally have freight forwarding or export sales experience, along with proven telesales and key account management skills, although training is provided. The position offers a salary between £23,000 to £25,000, with additional commission potential of £4,000 to £8,000, and requires at least some relevant experience in sales or customer service. Benefits include 22 days of holiday and a pension plan, with working hours from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
