Our client is a well-established export and import full load and groupage services to Western and Eastern Europe. We are now recruiting for a Freight sales Executive to sell and promote road freight logistics services in the North of the UK, including the Midlands, North West, Yorkshire, North East and Scotland. You can be based anywhere from the Midlands up to Scotland to cover the entire North of the UK
Job Description * Develop prospects and leads, be the initial point of contact and build the relationship/pipeline. * Ensure existing accounts are well managed and where possible grown. * Enter into negotiations with customers regarding price and service. * Develop and formulate the sales strategy and achieve the revenue and profit goals set by the business. * Work closely with the operations team to ensure customer needs and expectations are met. * Produce and report on core-activities, including sales calls, execution of calls, success, post contact analysis and reports. * Assist and liaise with board on larger project / contract work as and when required.
Ideal Candidate Qualities and role * Prior experience of working in road freight logistics ideal, operating a fleet of both UK and European based vehicles (fleet size 50+ vehicles) * Knowledge of pricing and an understa...