EL Recruitment Solutions Ltd

An established and growing air and ocean freight forwarding business is seeking a commercially driven Commercial & Internal Sales Coordinator to strengthen its UK sales function and support international growth. The Commercial & Internal Sales role is ideal for someone with freight forwarding experience who understands market rates, thrives on follow-up activity, and can convert opportunities into secured business. Key Responsibilities Commercial Pricing & Quotation Management Liaise with UK customers and overseas agents to provide competitive pricing solutions. Prepare and issue accurate air and ocean freight quotations. Proactively follow up on quotes to maximise conversion rates. Obtain up-to-date market rates from shipping lines, airlines, and overseas partners. Update internal systems with current market pricing. Internal Sales & Business Development Proactively source new leads via phone and email. Follow up on leads passed from Business Development Managers. Convert enquiries into active trading accounts. Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities within existing accounts. Account Management Develop and nurture long-term client relationships. Act as a key commercial contact for both UK and international stakeholders. Operational & Internal Coordination Liaise with internal operational teams to ensure seamless cargo movements Source supplier costs for the operations team when required. Provide internal commercial support once business is secured. CRM & Reporting Maintain accurate records of all sales activity within the CRM system. Manage pipeline visibility and reporting. The Ideal Candidate Logistics industry experienced preferred but not essential Commercially minded with a proactive sales approach. Confident communicator with UK customers and overseas agents. Experience using CRM systems and freight software. What s on Offer Opportunity to join a growing freight business with international reach. A commercially focused role with real earning and progression potential. Long-term career development within freight forwarding. If you have freight forwarding experience and are looking to move into a commercially focused internal sales role with progression, or a Sales executive that is looking for an internal based industry then this could be an excellent next step.