Our freight forwarding client is a well-established European trailer freight operator and Freight forwarder, a market leader in the provision of European logistics services to a large number of very substantial manufacturers, importers and exporters both in the UK and in Europe
We are now recruiting for an Internal Sales Executive to join the Freight team at their St Albans office and although working for a freight forwarding/Transport company and experience of working in this sector is desirable, experience is not that relevant, as long as you have worked in a client centric role where the core function has been on client focus, commerical development, communicating issues and having a bright, energetic personality is much more important
Working as part of a vibrant freight sales team your role will involve:
* Maximising the potential of any new and looking after existing clients.
* Ability to build relationships with your own Clients / Prospects
* Building a strong personal relationship with new and existing clients
* Negotiating with clients and suppliers.
* Submitting quotations and then through primarily verbal communication converts to a live job.
* Talking clients through new processes required because of Brexit.
* Account management.
* Attending and participating in commerical meetings and client meetings
The successful candidate must have:
* Excellent questioning skills,
* Objection handling.
* Sales support
* Ability to build relationships with your own Clients / Prospects.
* Strong negotiating ability.
Package and Benefits:
* 25,000 - 28,000 Circa will pay more dependent upon experience
* Commission structure/ Multiple pay reviews
* 22 days holiday to start plus bank holidays
* Pension
Back to searchInternal Sales Executive
Freight Personnel
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 3XZ, England
£25000 - £28000/annum Pension, 22 days holiday
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client, a leading European trailer freight operator, is seeking an Internal Sales Executive for their St Albans office.
- While experience in freight forwarding is desirable, the role primarily requires a client-centric background with a focus on commercial development and communication skills.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for maximizing client potential, building relationships, negotiating, and managing accounts.
- The position offers a salary range of £25,000 to £28,000, with potential for higher pay depending on experience.
- Candidates should possess excellent questioning and objection handling skills, with a preference for those who have at least some experience in a sales support role.
