Our client is a freight forwarder who provide a comprehensive worldwide freight forwarding service to UK manufacturers, exporters and importers who demanded a cost-effective service together with a high degree of personal attention.
In line with the continued expansion our client is now looking to strengthen their Sales team by taking on a new Internal Sales Executive
Working in a great and established team with other sales and internal sales staff the successful candidate will build and develop existing client relationships and maximise business potential and calculate Air, Road and Sea freight quotations.
Role
* New business development through telesales & 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
* Supporting the sales team in their sales efforts
* Managing the existing and new client quotes
Experience / skills required.
* Not essential - Multi-modal freight forwarding experience
* Alternatively export sales experience.
* Either Sales / customer service or Operations experience.
* Proven success of handling and calculating RFQ's and tender submissions.
* Experience of negotiating with clients and or suppliers.
* Key account management experience with proven success of developing relationships.
* Experience of calculating KPI reports.
* Experience of face to face client and supplier meeting.
* Good administrative skills.
* Good numerical skills.
* Good IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Benefits
Circa 26,000 - 29,000 Base Salary + Bonus Up to 5,000
Contributory Pension
Back to searchInternal Sales Executive
Freight Personnel
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 9 days
St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3XZ, England
£26000 - £29000/annum Pension, Bonus, 22 days holiday
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client, a freight forwarder, is seeking an Internal Sales Executive to enhance their Sales team as part of their expansion efforts.
- The role involves new business development through telesales and field sales, key account management, and generating freight quotations.
- Candidates should have experience in sales, customer service, or operations, with a focus on handling RFQs and developing client relationships.
- The position offers a salary range of approximately £26,000 to £29,000, plus a bonus of up to £5,000 and a contributory pension.
- While multi-modal freight forwarding experience is preferred, export sales experience is also acceptable, with no specific years of experience required.
