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, ideally with an export bias.
* 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
22 Days holiday to start
Back to searchInternal Sales Executive
Freight Personnel
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 22 days
St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3XZ, England
£28,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client, a freight forwarder, is seeking an Internal Sales Executive to join their expanding Sales team.
- The role involves new business development, key account management, and generating freight quotations, with a base salary of £26,000 - £29,000 plus a bonus of up to £5,000.
- Candidates should ideally have experience in multi-modal freight forwarding or export sales, along with proven success in handling RFQs and tender submissions.
- Key skills required include good numerical, IT, and administrative abilities, as well as experience in managing client relationships.
- The position offers a contributory pension and 22 days of holiday, with a preference for candidates with relevant sales or customer service experience.
