Sales & Development Executive

Sales and Development Executive – Tilbury – Up to £37,500

About the Company

A well-established and growing freight forwarding and logistics provider based in Tilbury, Essex, offering multimodal transport solutions-air, sea, road, and rail-across global markets. The company prides itself on delivering efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable transport solutions supported by an experienced and motivated team.

Position Details

• Job Title: Sales & Development Executive
• Location: Tilbury, Essex
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00
• Salary: Up to £37,500

Role Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in freight sales (sea, air, and road) within a UK freight forwarding environment.
• A proven track record in sales and business development.
• Solid understanding of the global freight industry.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A friendly, professional, and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across FCL/LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight (imports and exports).
• Generate leads through proactive outreach and collaboration with the Sales and Operations teams.
• Prepare accurate quotations and ensure all relevant terms and conditions are included.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners.
• Undertake both in-office and field-based business development activities.
• (Advantageous) Bring existing industry contacts or transferable client relationships.

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