Sales Executive

The Opportunity: Join a thriving team with over 50 years of expertise in Logistics and Haulage, specialising in importing and exporting products across the UK and the Benelux region (Holland, Germany, Belgium). As our client is embarking on an exciting journey to expand into new markets. we are on the looking for a self-motivated, results-driven individual to spearhead the business development efforts. What's In It For You? * Competitive Salary: £40-60k (depending on experience) * Company Car * Discretionary Bonus * 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Key Responsibilities: * Experience in logistics sales, especially serving the Belgium, German and Dutch markets. Iberian market also a distinct advantage. * Be self motivated and driven * Ability to generate sales leads and achieve sales goals. * Be an effective negotiator at all levels * Prepare and give sales presentations to a range of prospective clients * Visit clients, both existing and potential. * Prepare management reports * Help determine price structures and tariffs towards clients including quoting clients and follow up calls. * Co-ordinate sale and marketing efforts. * Finalising / closing deals including client set up, customs formalities and credit terms. * Maintaining clients records and able to build good rapport with clients and suppliers inclusive of customer complaints / retention. * Committed to excellent customer service. * Competent in Microsoft applications including word, excel outlook etc.. * Attend all relevant trade seminars, exhibitions and networking opportunities. * Perform competitor analysis to establish market levels. * Be prepared to travel within the UK and abroad as necessary. What We're Looking For: * Logistics : Previous experience in Logistics and Haulage industry is ideal. * Hungry for success, with a natural talent for opening doors and seizing opportunities. * Build and maintain strong professional networks effortlessly. * Motivated to win business and exceed targets. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year Experience: * Logistics sales: 1 year (required) * Sales: 1 year (required) * Microsoft Word: 1 year (required) Work Location: In person