Sales Executive - Remote Working - South Western Region

Due to increased global growth, our client, a recognized player in the freight forwarding and transportation industry, who specialize in offering a number of industry leading supply chain and logistics solutions, are looking to recruit a Sales Executive. The position is a home office role covering the South-West of England region. The role would suit someone living in the Bristol, Gloucester or Swindon areas. The role will require frequent travel across the UK South-West region, therefore a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is required. The Company: With 70 years of history, the company has established best-practice standards in ground transportation, air and ocean shipments, customs clearance, and supply chain management. Still a family run company where people are treated as people, not numbers and considered for their value. With unchanged passion they strive to balance a growing company in a highly competitive industry, with family ethics and social responsibility. On Offer: * Working Hours - Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm (inclusive of one-hour unpaid lunch). * Salary- £36,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) * Car allowance - £5,000 per annum * Competitive bonus structure based on targets and company growth * 20 days annual leave (rising to 25) + Public holidays and one Milestone Day per year to take as you wish * Confidential EAP platform for you and your immediate family members as spouse/partners and children aged 16 to 24 in full-time education, living in the same household. * Access to our Employee Discounts and Perks, which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Movies, Sports, Wellness and many more. * After completing six months’ service, Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary. * After 1 year of service - Private Medical Scheme & Company contributions increase 9% for the Group personal Pension Plan. Main Purpose of the Sales Executive Role: * Focus and drive to achieve sales targets selling freight forwarding and customs clearance solutions * Identify sales opportunities whilst profiling all new businesses to understand intricately how the business can support with freight forwarding/customs clearance services * Represent the company in the best possible light with internal and external stakeholders * Proactively scope new business opportunities * Track & manage the CRM system, ensuring ongoing liaison with existing clients & follow up of prospective customers * Demonstrate a track record of developing and enhancing current client portfolios * Liaise with customers, suppliers and overseas agents * Demonstrate technical selling skills and product knowledge * Display excellent communication skills that include the ability to influence and negotiate where required * Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail. * Able to work independently and as part of a team. To Be Considered: * Proven experience in sales / business development, within the freight forwarding industry. * Knowledge and experience of Import/Export multimodal freight forwarding business. * Demonstrate high quality communication skills along with good presentation skills. * Good understanding of logistics processes and procedures. * Must be flexible with their working hours, with the ability to work from home. * Must have the Right to Work in the UK. * Must have a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle. For more details, please contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain and Logistics industry