Our client is a freight forwarder who provide a comprehensive worldwide freight forwarding service to UK manufacturers, exporters and importers who demanded a cost-effective service together with a high degree of personal attention.
In line with the continued expansion our client is now looking to strengthen their Sales team by taking on a new Internal Sales Executive
Working in a great and established team with other sales and internal sales staff the successful candidate will build and develop existing client relationships and maximise business potential and calculate Air, Road and Sea freight quotations.
Role
New business development through telesales & field sales
Key Account Management
Generating & Calculating Freight quotations / tender documents
Drafting and sending appropriate sales correspondence
Follow up calls
Managing sales process through to closure
Developing long lasting relationships with new clients
Supporting the sales team in their sales efforts
Managing the existing and new client quotes
Experience / skills required.
Not essential - Multi-modal freight forwarding experience
Alternatively export sales experience.
Either Sales / customer service or Operations experience.
Proven success of handling and calculating RFQ's and tender submissions.
Experience of negotiating with clients and or suppliers.
Key account management experience with proven success of developing relationships.
Experience of calculating KPI reports.
Experience of face to face client and supplier meeting.
Good administrative skills.
Good numerical skills.
Good IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Benefits
Circa 26,000 - 29,000 Base Salary + Bonus Up to 5,000
Contributory Pension