At a Glance
- Tasks: Generate new business, develop client relationships, and manage the sales cycle.
- Company: Established international logistics provider with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, realistic OTE, performance bonuses, and 22 days holiday.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent earning potential and career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on business growth while advancing your career in logistics.
- Qualifications: B2B sales experience preferred; operational background welcome.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 42500 £ per year.
Salary: Circa £35,000 DOE + Realistic OTE £50,000+
Location: Worcestershire
Start Date: ASAP
Position: Permanent, Full Time - Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30
Holiday: 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Vacancy Number: 58769
About the Role
Our client, a well-established and growing international logistics provider, is seeking an ambitious and motivated Sales Executive to join their team based in Redditch. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional to develop their career within the freight forwarding and logistics sector or for someone from an operational background looking to move into sales.
What you'll do
- Generate new business opportunities through proactive prospecting, networking and client engagement
- Manage and develop existing customer accounts
- Build and maintain strong long-term customer relationships
- Source competitive rates across air freight, road freight and sea freight services
- Prepare, present and follow up tailored quotations
- Convert opportunities into new business and trial bookings
- Attend client meetings both on-site and off-site when required
- Work closely with sales and operations teams to ensure excellent customer service delivery
- Support internal departments with client communications as required
- Maintain an organised sales pipeline and accurate records
What you need
- Proven B2B sales or telesales experience or for someone from an operational background looking to move into sales
- Freight forwarding or logistics experience would be advantageous but is not essential
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Highly motivated with proactive approach to winning new business
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
- Positive attitude with excellent problem-solving skills
- Team player with a professional approach
Why you'll love this role
Working as part of a supportive and collaborative sales team, you will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on business growth whilst benefiting from excellent earning potential and future career progression opportunities.
Benefits
- Basic salary circa £35,000 depending on experience
- Realistic OTE of £50,000+
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Modern office environment
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Exposure to international freight and logistics solutions across multiple sectors
Contact: E: shipping@redrecruit.com T: 01376 503567 | 0203 906 6020
Freight Forwarding Sales Executive employer: Red Recruits
Join a dynamic and supportive team at a leading international logistics provider in Redditch, where your sales expertise can truly shine. With a competitive salary and realistic OTE, you will enjoy a collaborative work culture that fosters personal growth and offers genuine career progression opportunities. Benefit from a modern office environment, a performance-related bonus scheme, and the chance to make a significant impact on business growth while working with diverse international freight solutions.
