Global Sales Executive

Global Sales Executive – West/East Midlands\\n\\nOur client, who are a known global forwarder are looking for a Global Sales Executive to join their growing team in the Midlands. The Global Sales Executive will be responsible for driving new customer revenue by managing a list of Named Accounts, closing new logos, and expanding business opportunities. This role involves working collaboratively across teams to ensure successful sales processes, creating value-added solutions, and supporting account transitions.

The position is dynamic, offers growth opportunities, and rewards results with recognition.\\n\\nJob type: Permanent\\n\\nDays: Monday to Friday\\n\\n Key Responsibilities:\\n\\nAchieve revenue targets by securing new customer accounts and driving business growth.\\nManage a portfolio of Named Accounts, ensuring successful business opportunities.\\nInput and maintain accurate data in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.\\nBuild and nurture strong customer relationships, collaborating with internal teams (Product, Service, Knowledge Management).\\nDevelop value-added logistics solutions, including supporting diagrams and cost-benefit calculations.\\nFacilitate smooth account transitions, including customer introductions, information transfer, and necessary paperwork.\\nAssist with Accounts Receivable collection when required.\\nParticipate in training & development sessions to continuously enhance sales skills and product/service knowledge.\\nStay updated on industry trends and forecasts to maintain a competitive edge.\\nTake on additional assignments to support company goals and initiatives.Qualifications:\\n\\nMinimum 10 years of sales experience in logistics.\\nFluent in supply chain terms and concepts (e.g., diagnosis, process mapping, cost drivers).\\nProficient in written and spoken English.\\nStrong problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.\\nAbility to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.\\nSense of urgency in achieving goals and meeting deadlines.\\nSelf-motivated with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.\\nComfortable with regular data entry and using a laptop computer.\\nExcellent relationship-building and rapport-building skills.\\nAbility to make quick, empowered decisions in response to changing conditions.\\nExtroverted, confident, enthusiastic, and persuasive.WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.\\n\\nWR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy