Freight Forwarding Sales Executive

Deluxe Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Freight Forwarding Sales Executive on behalf of one of our recognised clients based in Preston, with our other offices in Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai.

Hours of work: 09:00 – 17:30. (1 x hour lunch)

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday.

Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 pa + commission.

They provide a one stop solution for their customer's logistics requirements with an excellent one to one personal service. They endeavour to support their customer's growing logistics requirements with the best technical and software solutions and in the most eco-friendly way.

Job Specification:

• The successful individual would be costing, quoting and operating their cargo with any suppliers they see fit
• Using enterprising skills however they think best, pursuing their preferred options to maximize their sales and thereby, generate profit
• Handling and growing portfolio of clients, handling both sales and operations
• Negotiating freight rates and determining profits
• Lead generation and client profiling Networking with trade bodies, sales professionals and service providers
• Company car can be provided but this is optional
• Candidate must be eligible to work within the UK

Experience/Skills:

• A friendly and professional demeanour
• Previous experience within a similar role required
• Excellent communication skills and experience working within a team
• Ability to work quickly under pressure
• Self-motivated
• Ability to carry out a wide range of tasks, plan and prioritise effectively

Benefits / Salary:

• Salary is £33,000 - £35,000 pa plus commission
• Company car can be provided but is optional
• Pension
• Holiday entitlement
• On Site Parking
• Permanent contract
• Opportunity for progression

Should this role be of interest, please send your CV to Glenn@deluxerecruitment.ltd or give our team a call on 01772 433358.