Air and Ocean Internal Sales Executive - Hybrid
Location: Heathrow
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Strong Bonus
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Hybrid working policy available
We are recruiting for an experienced Air and Ocean Internal Sales Executive to join a global freight forwarding company based near Heathrow.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with freight forwarding sales experience who is looking to join a growing international logistics business with a strong reputation, modern offices, a strong bonus structure and excellent room to progress.
The company is a well-established global freight forwarder with a large UK and international presence, offering air freight, ocean freight, customs, warehousing and wider logistics solutions.
The Role
As Air and Ocean Internal Sales Executive, you will be responsible for supporting business growth by managing inbound sales enquiries, preparing quotations and developing relationships with new and existing customers.
You will work closely with the external sales team, operations departments, overseas offices and customers to provide competitive freight solutions across air and ocean freight.
Duties and Responsibilities
Handle air and ocean freight sales enquiries from new and existing customers
Prepare and follow up on quotations for air freight and ocean freight shipments
Support the external sales team with pricing, customer communication and sales activity
Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers
Identify opportunities to grow accounts and win new business
Liaise with airlines, shipping lines, overseas agents and internal operations teams
Provide customers with accurate freight solutions and service information
Maintain CRM records, sales activity and customer updates
Work closely with operations to ensure a smooth handover of new business
Support wider commercial activity and business development plans
Requirements
Previous freight forwarding sales experience is essential
Experience within air freight and/or ocean freight
Internal sales, sales support or freight forwarding commercial experience
Strong understanding of freight forwarding processes
Confident preparing and following up on quotations
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Commercially aware with a proactive approach to sales
Able to build strong relationships with customers and internal teams
Organised, professional and able to work in a fast-paced logistics environment
Package
Salary up to £45,000
Strong bonus scheme
Hybrid working policy
Full-time, permanent position
Global freight forwarding company
Large, modern office environment
Heathrow location
Excellent room to progress
Supportive commercial and operations teams
Opportunity to work across both air and ocean freightWR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.
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