Sales Executive – Freight & Logistics

Manchester | Full Time | £32,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We’re currently partnering with a well-established and rapidly growing logistics organisation to recruit an ambitious Sales Executive for their Manchester-based commercial team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected business operating within the international freight and logistics sector, supporting freight forwarders and supply chain partners across the UK and overseas. The company has built a strong reputation for reliability, flexibility, and customer service, and is continuing to invest heavily in growth, technology, and people.

The role would suit a commercially driven individual with experience in freight forwarding or logistics sales who enjoys building relationships, developing new business, and working in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer

• £32,000 Competitive Salary
• Performance-related incentives
• Company pension scheme
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious logistics business
• Exposure to international freight markets and key industry clients

The Role

As Sales Executive, you’ll play a key role in driving business growth across wholesale freight and logistics services, including air freight, imports, exports, and express solutions.

You’ll be responsible for managing and developing customer relationships, identifying new opportunities, and ensuring the business remains a preferred logistics partner within the market.

This is a relationship-led sales role with a strong focus on account management, networking, and commercial growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers
• Develop new business opportunities within the freight forwarding and logistics sector
• Manage and grow a portfolio of key customer accounts
• Conduct regular client meetings both virtually and face-to-face
• Identify and target potential growth accounts and market opportunities
• Negotiate pricing and commercial agreements where required
• Manage your own sales pipeline and activity levels to achieve KPIs
• Maintain accurate records within the CRM system
• Provide regular sales reporting and pipeline updates
• Work collaboratively with operations, customer service, and finance teams
• Represent the business at industry events, networking functions, and exhibitions
• Contribute ideas towards marketing initiatives, social media activity, and brand development

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Background

• Proven experience in sales within freight forwarding, logistics, or cargo services
• Strong understanding of international freight operations
• Experience developing new business and managing customer accounts
• Commercial awareness and confidence negotiating with customers

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to sales
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• IT literate and confident using CRM systems
• Results-driven with a positive, professional attitude

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

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