Do you have strong business development or freight experience? Are you looking to join a fun and lively team of colleagues who work hard and play hard too?
I am on the hunt for a Sales Executive to join a dynamic team of 6 for a freight forwarding company in Shepperton. The successful candidate will join a young and vibrant team and will primarily focus on developing business with clients within the freight sector. This is an office-based, Monday-Friday role, working from 9am-5:30pm.
**Main duties:
- Engage in cold calling to build your own customer base from scratch, with an expectation of 70-80 calls daily, rising with experience.
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of new leads and manage client relationships.
- Perform client account management duties.
- Quote customers.
- Pass successful bookings on to the operations team.
- Manage a national client list (as well as a small number of overseas clients).
- Visit major clients and customers (approx. once per month) to strengthen relationships.
- Work towards personal sales targets/KPI's.
**Key requirements:
- Strong sales OR freight forwarding experience (a combination of both would be desirable)
- A bubbly, friendly personality that fits into a vibrant and energetic team.
- A driver's license is beneficial but not essential.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Resilience and determination to meet and exceed sales targets.
Benefits & package:
- Base salary of £23,000 - £27,000 depending on experience.
- On Target Earnings (OTE) with a 3-month leeway to learn the ropes.
- Generous, uncapped multi-commission structure.
- 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 27 days with service.
- Company social events.
- Relaxed and casual dress code.
- Government pension scheme.