Sales Executive, Customs & Logistics
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
Exeter, office based
Up to £35,000 basic + uncapped commission
OTE circa £50,000
Customs, logistics or import/export background? Looking for a more commercial role?
We're recruiting for a Sales Executive to join a growing customs and logistics business based in Exeter.
This role would suit someone who understands customs, freight forwarding, logistics, transport or import/export and wants to move into sales and business development.
You do not need to be a traditional telesales person. Sales experience would be useful, but the business is open to someone from the sector who has the right attitude, communication skills and commercial confidence.
You'll work alongside an established sales team, developing new business opportunities and building relationships with prospective customers.
What You'll Do
* Identify new business opportunities
* Speak with prospective customers
* Support outbound business development activity
* Build strong customer relationships
* Generate and qualify leads
* Attend meetings, events and trade shows
* Deliver presentations and demonstrations
* Maintain CRM and pipeline records
* Produce regular activity reports
Essential
* Customs, freight forwarding, logistics, transport or import/export experience
* Strong communication skills
* Commercial awareness
* Good IT skills, including CRM and Microsoft Office
* Positive, proactive and organised approach
Useful, But Not Essential
* Sales, telesales, account management or outbound calling experience
* Experience working towards targets
* Polish or other European language skills
What's On Offer
* Up to £35,000 basic salary
* Uncapped commission
* Realistic OTE circa £50,000
* 25 days holiday
* Enhanced pension
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Genuine progression opportunity
This is a great opportunity for someone with customs or logistics knowledge who wants to develop a more commercial career.
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