Freight Sales Executive

Sales Executive needed

Are you experienced in lead generation or general sales?

I am on the hunt for a Sales Executive to join a dynamic team of 6 for a freight forwarding company in Shepperton. The successful candidate will join a young and vibrant team and will primarily focus on developing business with clients within the freight sector. This is an office-based, Monday-Friday role, working from 9am-5:30pm. 

• Engage in cold calling to build your own customer base from scratch, with an expectation of 80-100 calls daily, rising with experience.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of new leads and manage client relationships.
• Perform client account management duties.
• Quote customers.
• Pass successful bookings on to the operations team.
• Manage a national client list (as well as a small number of overseas clients).
• Visit major clients and customers (approx. once per month) to strengthen relationships.
• Work towards personal sales targets/KPI's.

• Strong sales OR freight forwarding experience (a combination of both would be desirable)
• A bubbly, friendly personality that fits into a vibrant and energetic team.
• A driver’s license is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience and determination to meet and exceed sales targets.

• Base salary of £23,000 - £27,000 depending on experience.
• On Target Earnings (OTE) with a 3-month leeway to learn the ropes.
• Generous, uncapped multi-commission structure.
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 days with service.
• Company social events.
• Relaxed and casual dress code.
• Government pension scheme.