Sales Executive

Sales Executive – Manchester – Up to £40,000 inc Car allowance and bonus

Due to increased global growth, our client are seeking a Sales Executive to be part of our UK Sales team, covering the North West region including Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire & Cumbria, selling all modes of freight.

Frequent travel across the region is expected; therefore, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Working Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5:30pm (including one-hour unpaid lunch)

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance to achieve agreed targets
• Identify new sales opportunities and build strong business relationships
• Profile new businesses to understand freight and customs requirements
• Maintain and update the CRM system with client and prospect activity
• Grow and develop existing client portfolios
• Liaise effectively with customers, suppliers, and international agents
• Demonstrate strong product knowledge and technical sales capability
• Represent the organisation professionally at all times
• Negotiate and influence effectively when required

Skills, Experience & Competencies

Preferred

• Minimum 2 years’ sales experience within the freight industry
• Knowledge of multimodal import/export operations
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Solid understanding of logistics processes and procedures
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to adapt working hours and work from home when required

Essential

• Right to Work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence
• Access to a vehicle

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