Sales Executive - Overview
This role offers a great opportunity for someone with B2B sales experience and a background in airfreight or freight forwarding to develop within a supportive, structured environment. You'll begin with a hands-on training period, working across key departments to understand how the business operates before moving into a full Sales Executive position.
Key Responsibilities
Develop new business opportunities through outbound sales, networking, and referrals.
Build and maintain strong relationships with freight forwarders and key industry partners.
Manage your own sales pipeline - from lead generation to deal closure - using CRM tools.
Spend around three days a week out in the field meeting clients, attending events, and representing the company.
Keep up to date with market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs.
Represent the business professionally at meetings, exhibitions, and networking events.Skills & Experience
1-2+ years of B2B sales experience, ideally within airfreight or freight forwarding.
Confident, consultative sales approach with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Comfortable managing a sales process end-to-end and working towards targets.
CRM experience (Salesforce knowledge is beneficial).
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly in the Heathrow area.Summary
This role suits someone who enjoys building relationships, developing new business, and being out meeting clients. It offers a clear pathway for growth, starting with structured training and progressing into a key sales role within the business