Internal Sales Executive (Freight Forwarding)
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Hours: 08:30 - 17:30, Monday to Friday
Reporting to: Director
Package: £27,000 - £29,000 base + up to £5,000 bonus p.a. + contributory pension
Environment: Modern Large offices
Join a well-established UK freight forwarder as an Internal Sales Executive based in St Albans. You'll build and develop client relationships, maximise new and existing business potential, and prepare competitive quotations across Air, Road and Sea.
What you'll be doing:
* Build, nurture and grow relationships with new and existing clients.
* Identify opportunities to maximise revenue across Air, Road and Sea services.
* Prepare and follow up accurate quotations and tenders.
* Negotiate commercially with customers and suppliers to win business.
* Manage key accounts and produce KPI reports to track performance.
* Coordinate with customers, suppliers and overseas partners; attend meetings as needed.
* Maintain accurate CRM and administrative records.
What you'll bring:
* Background in sales, customer service or operations within logistics/freight Desirable but not essential. (multimodal/export bias advantageous ).
* Confidence preparing quotes and tender submissions with strong numerical accuracy.
* Proven relationship-building skills and the ability to develop key accounts.
* Experience negotiating with clients and/or suppliers.
* Competent user of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
* Clear written and verbal communication; calm, positive and resilient under pressure.
* Strong attention to detail and a proactive, "can-do" work ethic.
What's on offer:
* Competitive base salary with annual bonus potential (up to £5,000).
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Supportive leadership and the opportunity to make a visible impact.
* Career development with a stable, growing business.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a short note on your relevant experience to shipping@redrecruit.com
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly to discuss next steps.
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