Freight Sales Executive

Bennett And Game is currently working with a major client within the Freight forwarding industry based in Basildon. Due to increased global growth, they are seeking a Sales Executive to be part of their UK sales team, covering the Southern region, selling all modes, but with particular focus on sea freight and air freight. The role will come under the umbrella of either their Basildon office or London Heathrow office and some office attendance will be required, but informal flexible working arrangements (e.g., working from home) would be considered.

Sales ExecutivePosition Overview

• Focus and drive to achieve targets
• Identify sales opportunities whilst profiling all new businesses to understand intricately how we can support with freight / customs
• Represent the company in the best possible light with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively scope new business opportunities
• Track & manage the CRM system, ensuring ongoing liaison with existing clients & follow up of prospective customers
• Demonstrate a track record of developing and enhancing current client portfolios
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and overseas agents
• Demonstrate technical selling skills and product knowledge
• Display excellent communication skills that include the ability to influence and negotiate where required

Sales ExecutivePosition Requirements

• Preferred at least 2 years working experience in sales, within the freight industry
• Knowledge and experience of Import/Export multimodal business
• Demonstrate high quality communication skills along with good presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Excel as well as have general PC knowledge
• Good understanding of logistics processes and procedures
• Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be flexible with their working hours, with the ability to work from home

Sales ExecutivePosition Remuneration

The role will require frequent travel across our South region, therefore a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is required.

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm (inclusive of one-hour unpaid lunch).

Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 per annum (depending on experience) + £5,000 per annum car allowance + competitive bonus structure based on targets and company growth

Company Benefits

• Along with 20 days annual leave + Public holidays and yearly pension review we offer the following benefits:
• Car allowance
• Confidential EAP platform for you and your immediate family members as spouse/partners and children aged 16 to 24 in full-time education, living in the same household
• Access to our Employee Discounts and Benefits, which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Movies, Sports, Wellness and many more
• After completing six months' service, Company UK Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary
• After one year's service employees are eligible to join the Private Medical Scheme (application process required)
• After one year's service company contributions increase 9% for the Group personal Pension Plan
• Independent Financial Advice - offers every employee the opportunity to have a free 30-minute annual pension and investment review meeting with our independent financial advisor.
• Holiday loyalty days up to a maximum of 5 days (1 per each full year of employment completed)

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