Sales Executive – Freight Forwarding

As Sales Executive, you will proactively scope new business opportunities, liaise with customers, suppliers and overseas agents, and ensure ongoing liaison with existing clients and follow up of prospective customers. Field-based sales role focused on new business development across all freight modes. Managing and growing client portfolio in line with targets. Must have requirements: * Freight forwarding sales experience * Sales experience * Strong new business development * Multimodal knowledge * Driving licence essential Responsibilities * Identify sales opportunities whilst profiling all new businesses * Track and manage the CRM system * Represent the company in the best possible light with internal and external stakeholders * Demonstrate a track record of developing and enhancing current client portfolios The successful Sales Executive will ideally have at least 2 years’ experience in Sales, within the Freight industry, knowledge of Import / Export multimodal business, and high-quality communication skills. * Good understanding of logistics processes and procedures * Proficient with Microsoft packages especially MS Excel and general PC knowledge * Must be flexible with their working hours, with the ability to work from home * Have technical selling skills and product knowledge * Have the ability to influence and negotiate Whats in it for you * Bonus structure * Great team atmosphere * Potential flexible working * Growth and career development * Car allowance