Freight Internal Sales (516769) Stanford-Le-Hope, England
Salary: GBP30000 - GBP35000 per annum
Freight Forwarding Internal Sales Executive
Stanford-le-Hope | £35,000 + bonus
Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
25 days’ holiday | Modern office | Career progression
Take your freight forwarding career in a commercial direction with a global logistics company offering room to learn, develop and progress.
Based in a modern Stanford-le-Hope office, you’ll help turn customer enquiries into business, build relationships and work with colleagues across an international network. This is an opportunity to develop your sales skills while using your freight knowledge to find the right solutions for customers.
Whether you already work in freight sales or have an operational background and enjoy the commercial side of forwarding, this role offers variety, responsibility and a clear opportunity to build your career.
What’s on offer
Salary of £35,000
Bonus
Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
Modern office environment
Strong opportunities for career progression
Exposure to a global freight forwarding network
The opportunity to develop your sales and commercial knowledge
The role
You’ll support new business development and existing customer relationships, working closely with sales, pricing and operations to deliver competitive freight solutions.
Your responsibilities will include:
Responding to enquiries and preparing freight quotations
Following up on quotes, gathering feedback and converting opportunities
Contacting prospective customers to understand their shipping requirements
Building relationships with existing accounts and identifying further opportunities
Sourcing rates from colleagues, overseas partners and suppliers
Supporting the external sales team with proposals and customer information
Maintaining accurate customer records and sales activity
Working with operations to ensure a smooth handover of secured business
About you
Experience within freight forwarding, ideally in internal sales, pricing or customer service
Candidates with operational experience and an interest in sales are also welcome
A confident telephone manner and strong relationship-building skills
Commercial awareness and confidence discussing rates and quotations
Good organisation and attention to detail
A proactive approach to following up opportunities
Enthusiasm to learn and progress within a global business
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Freight Internal Sales in Stanford-le-Hope employer: White Recruitment Limited
As a leading player in the wholesale sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration. Our employees enjoy a competitive salary alongside generous benefits, including private medical insurance and ample annual leave, all while having the opportunity to make a significant impact on our product portfolio. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive culture, we empower our Range Managers to excel and grow within our organisation.
