Freight Sales Executive

Freight Sales Executive - Bristol - Up to £40,000

Our client, who are an International freight forwarding company are looking for a Sales Executive to join their team in Bristol.

As Sales Executive, you will be tasked to focus on business development offering logistics services to businesses in Wales and the South West of England.

Job type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday - 09:00am to 17:30pm

Package:

Salary up to £40,000pa
5% uncapped commission
23 days holiday
Car allowance - £5,400pa

Job Description

Manage an assigned territory and demonstrate extensive knowledge of potential customers and competitors in this area
Timely data entry in the company's Customer Relationship Management tool
Orchestrate customer / branch relationships and collaborate with regional Product, Service, Geo, and Knowledge Management resource
Participate in the creation of value-added solutions for customer's logistics needs, including supporting diagrams and cost-benefit calculations
Support the transition of new accounts through customer introductions, information transfer, and securing any necessary customer paperwork.
Attend training & development sessions to continue developing selling skills
Involvement in local trade groups, as directed by the Sales Manager
Take on additional assignments as required, supporting company needs
The ability to meet with customers off-site on a regular basis

Experience required:

Freight sales experience for a freight forwarder
UK Freight forwarding knowledge/experience
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