Sea & Air Freight Inside sales

Location: Northfleet

A rapidly expanding freight forwarding organisation is looking for a Sales and development professional, office based to sell and develop their Deep Sea, Air and also road freight services direct to clients over the phone.

The ideal candidate will be a crucial link between BDMs, and our customer service team & also gather sales leads and sell to clients over the phone. Ideally candidates will have business they can bring with them (
* Not essential). GCSE or equivalent qualification A-C (4-9) in core subjects. Must possess Sea freight sales experience with some knowledge of air freight as we are looking to grow this area. ROLE:
Sea & Air Inside sales

LOCATION:

Essex BASIC SALARY: £35k to £37500 Commission:
Monthly commission ROLE:
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, airfreight, 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). Pre pare accurate quotations, ensuring the inclusion of all relevant terms and clauses.

EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

A minimum of 2 years experience in freight sales (sea, air, maybe 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 demeaner. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. A collaborative and dynamic team spirit.

Outstanding English and mathematics skills.