What’s on offer:
- £30,000 per annum
- £6,000 bonus (1st year) £12,000 bonus (2nd year)
- 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Company nights out
- Healthcare Scheme
- Birthday Off
- Online discounts
We are currently seeking a motivated and commercially minded professional, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Road Freight Forwarding, specifically within the post-Brexit European market. This role is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join a Queens award winning company. The successful candidate will join a dynamic European team and will focus on both sales and operational support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate and competitive freight quotes for clients within the European market.
- Proactively engage with potential and existing clients to close deals and drive revenue growth.
- Support operational teams with freight forwarding activities to ensure smooth delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.
- Maintain strong client relationships and provide excellent customer service throughout the sales process.
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues and improve service efficiency.
- Assist in contract negotiations and pricing strategy development.
Person specifications:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Road Freight Forwarding, with strong knowledge of post-Brexit regulations and processes.
- Commercially focused with proven success in sales and closing deals.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to juggle sales targets with operational support effectively.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
- Proficient in freight quoting systems and CRM software.