Sales and Development Executive

Company – Leading Freight Forwarder
Job Title – Sales and Development Executive
Location - Essex
Salary - £30k - £37.5k
We are currently recruiting for a Sales and Development Executive with experience in the freight forwarding and logistics sector.
Our client is located n the heart of the South East’s shipping industry, specialising in the import and export of all types of cargo using multimodal methods—air, sea, road, and rail.
Key Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess:
 
* A minimum of 2 years’ experience in freight sales (sea, air, and road) within a freight forwarding environment.
 
* A proven track record in sales and business development.
 
* Comprehensive knowledge of the global freight industry.
 
* Exceptional negotiation skills.
 
* Strong attention to detail.
 
* Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor.
 
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
 
* A collaborative and dynamic team spirit.

Key Responsibilities
As a Sales & Development Executive, you will:
 
* Identify and source new business opportunities, leveraging your own leads and those provided by the Sales and Operations teams.
 
* Develop new sales across FCL/LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight, for both imports and exports.
 
* Operate flexibly, with responsibilities both in-office and in the field.
 
* Bring transferable business connections (advantageous but not essential).
 
* Prepare accurate quotations, ensuring the inclusion of all relevant terms and clauses