Sales & Development Executive Freight Forwarding/Logistics

Sales & Development Executive (Freight Forwarding/Logistics)

Tilbury

£25,000 - £35,000 + Long-Term Career Prospects + Internal/External Training Opportunities + Well-Established/Successful Business + Full-Time/Permanent + Company Benefits

Excellent opportunity for a Sales & BD professional to join a long-established, reputable freight forwarder where you'll drive new business and help grow a dynamic, multimodal logistics operation.

On offer is a varied role with a long-standing employer, where you will benefit from working in an environment, with opportunities to further develop your career with long-term career prospects and internal/external training incentives.

This AEO-accredited freight forwarding business, specialising in ocean imports from the Far East. With direct links to all major UK ports and airports, they handle global shipments across sea, air, road, and rail. Their deep industry expertise and modern approach make them a trusted partner for importers and exporters across the UK.

You'll play a vital role in identifying and winning new clients across freight channels, preparing accurate quotes, and managing the development of key relationships to ensure long-term success. This is an inside sales role, where you'll primarily be based from their offices in Tilbury.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly secure sector with long-term progression potential and training incentives, where you'll play a key part in their growth with driving up new business.

THE ROLE:
*Identify and secure new business opportunities across air, sea, and road freight
*Arranging bookings & collections
*Raising export documentation
*Checking vessels/flights have been met
*Preparing invoices

THE PERSON:
*Experience Freight Forwarding/Logistics Sales
*Negotiation skills
*Experience using CNS & Destin8

Reference Number - BBBH256183

Tilbury, Gravesend, Northfleet, Dartford, Stanford-le-Hope, Chadwell St Mary, Rainham, Essex.

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Aliesha Kumar at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.