Internal Sales Executive - Freight Forwarding

Join a growing international freight forwarding business - Internal Sales Executive

£28K - £35K - 33 days holiday including bank holidays - Mon to Fri business hours - 1 day hybrid

Are you an experienced freight forwarding sales professional who enjoys building customer relationships, negotiating rates and winning new business?

What you'll be doing

Preparing competitive freight quotations, bids and tenders across Air, Sea and Road
Generating accurate quotes using Cargo Wise
Negotiating rates with airlines, shipping lines and overseas partners
Following up quotations and converting opportunities into new business
Building strong relationships with UK customers and international agents
Handling customer and pricing enquiries
Passing secured shipments smoothly to the Operations team

What we're looking for

2+ years' freight forwarding sales experience

Strong knowledge of the freight forwarding industry

Excellent customer service, negotiation and communication skills
Experience pricing Air, Sea and Road freight
Strong numerical ability and attention to detail
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and OutlookWR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.

WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy