Inside Sales

Inside Sales Coordinator (6-Month Contract)

Location:

Ipswich Salary: £26,000 per annum

Start Date:

ASAP About the Opportunity We’re looking for a motivated and ambitious graduate to join a fast-paced inside sales team on a 5–6 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their career to gain hands-on experience in sales, customer relationship management, and international business operations.

Key Responsibilities Respond promptly to customer enquiries via email and telephone Prepare and deliver competitive quotes by liaising internally and negotiating with customers Proactively follow up on new business opportunities Support the outside sales team on a day-to-day basis Build and maintain strong relationships with customers in your allocated area Carry out sales administration tasks, including:
Creating and updating contracts Managing emails and handling invoice queries Resolving unrated shipments Develop knowledge across multiple trade lanes and equipment types Collaborate effectively with internal teams such as trade, customer services, finance, and operations Occasionally attend customer meetings alongside the outside sales team Provide cover for colleagues during holidays or absence What We’re Looking For Experience in a customer-facing role (e.g. sales, retail, hospitality, or customer service) Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage both customers and internal stakeholders Good IT skills, particularly across Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise in a busy environment A team player who is also self-motivated and proactive A strong interest in sales and a drive to succeed Desirable (but not essential) Experience working in a sales team environment Exposure to shipping, logistics, or freight forwarding Why Apply?

Great entry-level opportunity for graduates looking to build a sales career Hands-on experience in a commercial, fast-moving environment Opportunity to develop negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills Collaborative and supportive team culture If you’re enthusiastic, driven, and ready to kick-start your career in sales, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now for an immediate start!