Freight Sales Executive

Freight Sales Executive
Location: Windes
Salary: Up to 45,000 + Bonus
Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:30 (office-based)
Holiday: 20 days + bank holidays

We are working with a well-established freight forwarder who are looking to expand their team with the addition of a Freight Sales Executive. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong sea freight sales knowledge to join a growing branch and play a key role in driving new business.

Unlike traditional BDM roles, this position is tailored for a hands-on internal sales professional who has existing relationships with industry contacts and develop profitable accounts across all modes - with a bias towards sea freight (import and export, with an export lean).

• Develop profitable accounts across sea, air, and road freight in line with company policy.

• Arrange and negotiate pricing, ensuring profitability and compliance.

• Drive forward new business opportunities to increase volume and company profile.

• Deliver new accounts and create SOPs for shipments gained.

• Accurately quote and follow up with clients in a timely manner.

• Maintain performance records, showing progress and development.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, carriers, and colleagues.

• Analyse market conditions, communicate trends, and build client confidence.

• Apply financial and risk management skills to evaluate opportunities.

• Proven freight forwarding sales experience (essential).

• Strong knowledge of sea freight import/export sales, ideally with an export bias.

• Ability to bring accounts and develop new opportunities.

• Excellent commercial acumen and ability to make swift decisions.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work to deadlines and motivate self to achieve results.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, with ability to produce reports.

• Salary up to 45,000 (DOE) + bonus scheme

• 20 days holiday + bank holidays

• Office-based role, Monday to Friday

• Join an expanding team (growing from 5 to 6) with strong career progression opportunities

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