Import/Export Sales Executive
3 days ago
West Thurrock
Our client is a growing logistics business looking to recruit an Inside Sales Executive to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a couple of years’ experience within the shipping, freight forwarding or logistics industry who is looking to take the next step in their career. The ideal candidate will already have a good understanding of the industry and be comfortable dealing with customers, suppliers and overseas agents. You will be commercially minded, organised and confident managing sales opportunities within a busy environment. The Role As an Inside Sales Executive, your responsibilities will include: • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective customers, • Preparing and sending quotations, • Following up quotations and sales opportunities, • Identifying new business opportunities within the logistics and shipping sector, • Liaising with customers, suppliers and overseas agents, • Managing customer enquiries and providing accurate information, • Using internal operating and quotation systems, • Supporting the wider sales team with day-to-day activities, • Maintaining accurate customer and sales records, • Building on your existing knowledge of the shipping and logistics industry About You We're looking for someone who: • Has 2+ years’ experience within the shipping, freight forwarding or logistics industry, • Has a good understanding of the logistics/shipping process, • Has previous experience working with quotations and sales opportunities, • Is confident communicating with customers, suppliers and overseas agents, • Has strong written and verbal communication skills, • Has a professional and confident telephone manner, • Is comfortable using Microsoft Outlook and Excel, • Is organised, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks, • Has good attention to detail, • Is commercially aware and confident following up opportunities, • Is looking to build a long-term career within the logistics industry What's on Offer? • Opportunity to develop your career within a growing logistics business, • Ongoing training and development, • Genuine career progression opportunities, • Friendly and supportive working environment, • Free on-site parking, • Easily accessible location via public transport, • Regular social events and industry networking opportunities Please note this is a full-time, office-based position. Part-time, hybrid and remote working options are not available. Location: West Thurrock Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:30 (40 hours per week) If you have existing experience within the shipping or logistics industry and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply today