Sales and Development Executive - Tilbury - Up to £37,500
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About the Company
A well-established and growing freight forwarding and logistics provider based in Tilbury, Essex, offering multimodal transport solutions-air, sea, road, and rail-across global markets. The company prides itself on delivering efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable transport solutions supported by an experienced and motivated team.
Position Details
* Job Title: Sales & Development Executive
* Location: Tilbury, Essex
* Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00
* Salary: Up to £37,500
Role Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
* Minimum 2 years' experience in freight sales (sea, air, and road) within a freight forwarding environment.
* A proven track record in sales and business development.
* Solid understanding of the global freight industry.
* Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
* High attention to detail and strong numeracy and literacy skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* A friendly, professional, and team-oriented attitude.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify and develop new business opportunities across FCL/LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight (imports and exports).
* Generate leads through proactive outreach and collaboration with the Sales and Operations teams.
* Prepare accurate quotations and ensure all relevant terms and conditions are included.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners.
* Undertake both in-office and field-based business development activities.
* (Advantageous) Bring existing industry contacts or transferable client relationships.
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