Freight Sales Specialists

• Location Chelmsford
• Job-type Permanent
• Salary £35,000 per annum
• Discipline Office

CSS Recruitment are currently recruiting on behalf of our client who are a UK-based freight forwarding company specialising in import and export services.

They are looking for experienced and skilled Freight Sales Specialists seeking their next challenge to join their growing team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain business relationships with SME freight forwarding companies and shippers

• Understand and interpret customers' import and export needs, providing personalised logistics solutions

• Work closely with the team to develop and implement sales strategies and business objectives

• Maintain regular contact with potential and existing customers, provide excellent customer service, and resolve any issues promptly

• Participate in company marketing activities to enhance our reputation and influence within the industry

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of related shipping sales experience with a robust network within the industry

• Proficient knowledge of shipping route distribution, particularly routes like Far East-Europe, Europe-Far East, intra-Europe, and Europe-Americas

• Significant experience with container import and export

• Candidates with major retail business resources, or shipping lines and freight forwarder sales working experience will be given preference

• Team player, able to work under pressure and achieve sales targets

• Familiar with TMS systems, great MS Office suite skill

Salary

£35,000 per annum plus commission