Position Details
* Job Title: Sales & Development Executive
* Location: Tilbury, Essex
* Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00
* Salary: Competitive, based on experience
The ideal candidate will possess
* A minimum of 2 years’ experience in freight sales (sea, air, and road) within a freight forwarding environment.
* A proven track record in sales and business development.
* Comprehensive knowledge of the global freight industry.
* Exceptional negotiation skills.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanour.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* A collaborative and dynamic team spirit.
* Outstanding English and mathematics skills.
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As a Sales & Development Executive, you will:
* Identify and source new business opportunities, leveraging your own leads and those provided by the Sales and Operations teams.
* Develop new sales across FCL/LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight, for both imports and exports.
* Operate flexibly, with responsibilities both in-office and in the field.
* Bring transferable business connections (advantageous but not essential).
* Prepare accurate quotations, ensuring the inclusion of all relevant terms and clauses