Sales Executive

Job: Sales Executive

Basic Salary: £36,000-£40,000

Employment: Full Time

Date posted: 08/05/24

Location: Bristol, Gloucestershire

Our client is a leading provider in the Freight Forwarding and Transportation industry and specialises in supply chain and logistics solutions, ground transportation, air and ocean shipments, customs clearance, and supply chain management.

Due to increased global growth, we are seeking a Sales Executive to be part of the UK sales team, covering the Southwest region, selling all modes of freight.

This role is remote, but some office attendance may be required. The role would suit a candidate based in the Bristol/Swindon/Gloucester area

The role will require frequent travel across our South West region, therefore a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is required.

Further details:

We are looking for a sales professional who can demonstrate that they can:

• Focus and drive to achieve targets

• Identify sales opportunities whilst profiling all new businesses to understand intricately how we can support with freight / customs

• 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

Skills, Experience and Competencies

• Preferred at least 2 years working experience in sales, within the freight industry

• Knowledge and experience of Import/Export multimodal business

• Demonstrate high quality communication skills along with good presentation skills

• Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Excel as well as have general PC knowledge

• Good understanding of logistics processes and procedures

• Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• Must be flexible with their working hours, with the ability to work from home

Company Benefits

• Access to our Employee Discounts and Benefits, 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 one year’s service employees are eligible to join the Private Medical Scheme (application process required)

• After one year’s service company contributions increase 9% for the Group personal Pension Plan

• Independent Financial Advice – the client offers every employee the opportunity to have a free 30-minute annual pension and investment review meeting with our independent financial advisor.

• £5k per annum car allowance + bonus

• Holiday loyalty days up to a maximum of 5 days (1 per each full year of employment completed)