A rapidly expanding freight forwarding organisation is looking for a Sales and development professional, office based to sell and develop their Deep Sea, Air and also road freight services direct to clients over the phone.The ideal candidate will be a crucial link between BDMs, and our customer service team & also gather sales leads and sell to clients over the phone. Ideally candidates will have business they can bring with them (*Not essential). GCSE or equivalent qualification A-C (4-9) in core subjects. Must possess Sea freight sales experience with some knowledge of air freight as we are looking to grow this area.
ROLE: Sea & Air Inside salesLOCATION: EssexBASIC SALARY: £35k to £37500Commission: Monthly commission
ROLE:
Identify and source new business opportunities, leveraging your own leads and those provided by the Sales and Operations teams.
Develop new sales across FCL/LCL sea freight, airfreight, and road freight, for both imports andexports.
Operate flexibly, with responsibilities both in-office and in thefield.
Bring transferable business connections (advantageous but notessential).
Pre pare accurate quotations, ensuring the inclusion of all relevant terms andclauses.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
A minimum of 2 years experience in freight sales (sea, air, maybe road) within a freight forwarding environment.
A proven track record in sales and businessdevelopment.
Comprehensive knowledge of the global freightindustry.
Exceptional negotiationskills.
Strong attention todetail.
Excellent communication skills and a friendly approachabledemeaner.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
A collaborative and dynamic teamspirit.
Outstanding English and mathematicsskills.
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