·        Company Size: SME Freight Forwarder

·        Position: Sales & Development Executive

·        Location: Tilbury

·        Salary: Competitive, based on experience

·        Hours: Monday to Friday 0900-1700hrs

·        Benefits: Commission is paid at 10% of gross profit for new customers and 5% of gross profit for customers secured as a result of information secured from the company

These would reduce to 5% and 2.5% respectively after 12 months but would continue for as long as the candidate continues to work for us.

 

Company Information

·        This SME Freight Forwarder was established in 1979 and so has many years of experience in the freight forwarding and logistics sector. We are based in Tilbury at the heart of the shipping industry in the South East and operate from modern managed offices with good transport links and easy accessibility.

·        We handle importations and exportations of all/any cargoes by multimodal means- Air, Sea, Road & Rail. Our strongest area of operations is Far East Ocean imports. We are experts in the field of Customs clearance and have direct DTI links at all major UK ports and airports. We are AEO accredited (granted July 2019).

 

·        This business have extensive overseas agency networks and have further reinforced our negotiating power to obtain more favourable business terms with airlines, shipping lines and hauliers, enabling us to pass them on to our customers.

 

·        Efficient, cost-effective transport solutions worldwide is what we’re about. Our strengths derive from our dedicated, highly motivated, and experienced staff working as a team.

 

·        We are committed to maintaining our responsibilities to the global community as regards our green credentials, always maintaining great staff relations and trading in an ethical and responsible manner.

 

·        All business is transacted in accordance with the terms and conditions of the British International Freight Association.

Sales & Development Executive– Job Information

 

This Freight Forwarder is now looking for a proactive Sales & Development Executive with experience of (or the ability to learn) all modes of transport to enhance their busy team.

 

Sales & Development Executive Job Specification:

 

Role Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

·        A minimum of 2 years’ experience in freight sales (sea, air, and road) within a freight forwarding environment.

·        A proven track record in sales and business development.

·        Comprehensive knowledge of the global freight industry.

·        Exceptional negotiation skills.

·        Strong attention to detail.

·        Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanour.

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

·        A collaborative and dynamic team spirit.

·        Outstanding English and mathematics skills.

 

Job responsibilities and tasks:

• Identify and source new business opportunities, leveraging your own leads and those provided by the Sales and Operations teams.
• Develop new sales across FCL/LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight, for both imports and exports.
• Operate flexibly, with responsibilities both in-office and in the field.
• Bring transferable business connections (advantageous but not essential).
• Prepare accurate quotations, ensuring the inclusion of all relevant terms and clauses.

·        Note: As the freight forwarding industry evolves, responsibilities may be adjusted to reflect operational needs.

Why Join Us?

·        A supportive and collaborative work environment.

·        Opportunities for professional growth and development.

·        The chance to work with an experienced and motivated team in a thriving industry.