Global Sales Executive - Bristol
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We are looking for a Strategic Freight Sales Executive to drive business growth and manage high-value, strategic accounts. This role focuses on developing new customer revenue, maintaining a healthy sales pipeline, and delivering results across complex, high-impact accounts.
Job type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:30
Package:
* Competitive salary
* Car allowance
* Commission
Day to day:
* Own and grow a portfolio of named strategic accounts, driving new business and exceeding revenue targets.
* Prospect, qualify, and engage potential customers to maintain a strong and active sales pipeline.
* Schedule and execute productive sales calls and meetings, ensuring consistent follow-up and opportunity management.
* Navigate opportunities through the full sales process using advanced sales techniques and internal resources.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop tailored solutions for customer needs, including cost-benefit analyses and logistics planning.
* Support on-boarding and smooth transition of new accounts, ensuring accurate documentation and customer introductions.
* Maintain accurate records in the CRM and provide timely reporting on sales activities.
* Stay up-to-date on industry trends, market conditions, and competitive landscape.
Requirements:
* Proven experience managing and closing large, strategic accounts from a freight forwarding setting
* Must have experience with a UK based freight forwarder
* Strong knowledge of supply chain concepts, process mapping, and cost drivers.
* Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills.
* Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
* Confident, persuasive, and able to influence decisions at all levels.
* Fluent in English and able to meet customers off-site regularly.
* Proficient with CRM tools and sales reporting systems.
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