Freight Sales Executive

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Negotiable

Permanent

Description

Freight Sales Executive
Location: Windes
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Bonus
Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:30 (office-based)
Holiday: 20 days + bank holidays

We are working with a well-established freight forwarder who are looking to expand their team with the addition of a Freight Sales Executive. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong sea freight sales knowledge to join a growing branch and play a key role in driving new business.

Unlike traditional BDM roles, this position is tailored for a hands-on internal sales professional who has existing relationships with industry contacts and develop profitable accounts across all modes - with a bias towards sea freight (import and export, with an export lean).

Key Responsibilities

Develop profitable accounts across sea, air, and road freight in line with company policy.

Arrange and negotiate pricing, ensuring profitability and compliance.

Drive forward new business opportunities to increase volume and company profile.

Deliver new accounts and create SOPs for shipments gained.

Accurately quote and follow up with clients in a timely manner.

Maintain performance records, showing progress and development.

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, carriers, and colleagues.

Analyse market conditions, communicate trends, and build client confidence.

Apply financial and risk management skills to evaluate opportunities.

Skills & Experience Required

Proven freight forwarding sales experience (essential).

Strong knowledge of sea freight import/export sales, ideally with an export bias.

Ability to bring accounts and develop new opportunities.

Excellent commercial acumen and ability to make swift decisions.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Ability to work to deadlines and motivate self to achieve results.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, with ability to produce reports.

Package & Benefits

Salary up to £45,000 (DOE) + bonus scheme

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Office-based role, Monday to Friday

Join an expanding team (growing from 5 to 6) with strong career progression opportunities

#sales #business development #sea freight sales #Freight Sales Executive WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
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