Freight Forwarding Sales Executive
11 days ago
Tilbury
Our client, a freight forwarding and logistics provider is looking to hire a Freight Forwarding Sales Executive to join their team in Tilbury, Essex. Key Responsibilities: • Identify opportunities to generate new business through networking, referrals, and collaboration with the sales and operations teams, • Sell import and export freight services for all modes of transportation including ocean, air, and road, • Create customised pricing proposals and service packages, clearly outlining logistics solutions to meet specific client needs, • Build rapport and foster long-term relationships with clients, positioning yourself as a trusted logistics advisor, • Meet with clients face to face, • Keep an eye on market dynamics, competitor strategies, and shifting customer demands to stay ahead of the curve Key Requirements: • At least 2 years of sales experience within the freight forwarding industry (air, ocean and road transport), • Proven ability to win new accounts and grow existing ones through strategic sales efforts, • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate confidently and communicate clearly, • Comfortable balancing multiple priorities and managing time effectively, • Skilled in using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)