Senior Sales Executive : Freight Forwarding

Role:
Freight Senior Business Executive

Location:

Hertfordshire

Salary: GBP 60,000 OTE

Our client, a leading provider of Transport and Logistics services, is seeking a Freight Senior Business Executive for their team based in Hertfordshire.

• Identify and engage potential clients through regular targeted outreach to generate new business opportunities.
• Build and nurture long‑term relationships with both new and existing clients to drive account growth.
• Prepare and present proposals and quotes, address client questions or concerns, and implement strategies to win new contracts.
• Advise clients on shipping and regulatory requirements within the European Union.
• Conduct negotiations with clients and suppliers to achieve favourable outcomes for all parties.
• Oversee accounts to ensure high levels of client satisfaction and identify opportunities for upselling or expansion.
• Participate in team meetings to share insights, progress updates, and best practices.
• Contribute to marketing activities, including creating content for social media, promotional materials, and email campaigns.

The successful Freight Senior Business Executive will have a proven track record in B2B sales, preferably within the Freight industry, but this is not essential.

• Solid understanding of market trends, competitors, and customer needs.
• Good commercial sense.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with clients.