Sales Executive (Freight forwarding) in London

Sales Executive (Freight forwarding) in London

London Full-Time 42500 - 42500 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Bis Henderson

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Generate new business opportunities in freight forwarding and logistics across key sectors.
  • Company: Established international freight forwarding group with a strong UK presence.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work with industry leaders.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in the logistics industry.
  • Qualifications: Five years' experience in freight forwarding or logistics with a strong network.

The predicted salary is between 42500 - 42500 £ per year.

Our client is a well-established international freight forwarding group with a strong UK presence and a proven record of profitability, stability and growth. They are now seeking a Business Development Manager to generate new opportunities across selected industry sectors. This is not a high-volume cold-calling position; the focus is on using established industry relationships to open doors, shorten sales cycles and secure meaningful commercial conversations.

Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will identify, develop and convert new business opportunities while promoting specialist services across freight forwarding, customs, GDP, temperature-controlled logistics and international supply chain solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Generate new commercial opportunities across the pharmaceutical, automotive and food sectors.
  • Create, nurture and convert a pipeline of profitable new customer accounts.
  • Lead the sales process from initial prospecting and qualification through to handover and implementation.
  • Arrange and deliver customer meetings, presentations and commercial discussions.
  • Present specialist logistics solutions, including GDP-compliant services, customs support, ATA carnets and temperature-controlled operations.
  • Keep CRM records, activity updates and pipeline reporting accurate and up to date.
  • Collaborate with operational colleagues to support a smooth customer onboarding process and effective service delivery.
What We're Looking For
  • At least five years' experience in freight forwarding, logistics, 3PL or supply chain business development.
  • A proven network of customer contacts in at least one of the following sectors: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Automotive Processing.

All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.

Sales Executive (Freight forwarding) in London employer: Bis Henderson

At Bis Henderson Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values communication and teamwork. Located in Warrington, our team enjoys a competitive salary of £28,000 along with opportunities for professional growth within the dynamic transport and logistics sector. We foster an environment where employees can thrive, ensuring that every team member plays a vital role in our success while maintaining a healthy work-life balance with Monday to Friday hours.

Bis Henderson

Contact Details:

Bis Henderson Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Sales Executive (Freight forwarding) in London

Business Development
Freight Forwarding
Logistics
Supply Chain Management
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Sales Process Management
Presentation Skills