Sales and Development Executive

Company Leading Freight Forwarder

Job Title Sales and Development Executive

Location - Essex

Salary - £30k - £37.5k

We are currently recruiting for a Sales and Development Executive with experience in the freight forwarding and logistics sector.

Our client is located n the heart of the South East s shipping industry, specialising in the import and export of all types of cargo using multimodal methods air, sea, road, and rail.

Key Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in freight sales (sea, air, and road) within a freight forwarding environment.
• A proven track record in sales and business development.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the global freight industry.
• Exceptional negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A collaborative and dynamic team spirit.

Key Responsibilities

As a Sales & Development Executive, you will:

• 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, air freight, and road freight, for both imports and exports.
• Operate flexibly, with responsibilities both in-office and in the field.
• Bring transferable business connections (advantageous but not essential).
• Prepare accurate quotations, ensuring the inclusion of all relevant terms and clauses.