Freight Forwarding Sales

Posted 30/01/2025 by Willis Global Ltd

Location:
London
Salary/Rate:
£60,000 - £110,000/annum Car Allowance, Commission + more

Our client, an excelling freight forwarding and logistics organisation, with management of regular commercial freight logistics and specialising in providing comprehensive services for the movement of high- niche market products, are looking to recruit a talented Freight Forwarding Sales Executive / Business Development Manager, to be based remotely and reporting into one of the following offices - London Heathrow, Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow.

The hiring managers are open to applications from junior level to senior level business development executives who have a proven track record in freight forwarding sales, particularly of air and ocean import / export freight forwarding services.

On Offer:

  • Industry leading base salaries £££ up to £110K
  • Fantastic gross profit commission structure - paid each quarter and 10% for life of client, not just a set period of time like the industry standard.
  • An exciting opportunity to join a world class logistics company with great potential for future growth
  • Remote based role
  • A fantastic car allowance and more

Main Purpose of the Role:

  • The Freight Forwarding Sales Executive / Business Development Manager is responsible for acquiring freight forwarding business; maintaining existing business and pro-actively penetrate the existing customer base to grow business and relationships within a set region.
  • Represent the Company to new & existing customers in person or by phone/email/video conference
  • Actively sell the Company’s air & ocean freight forwarding service portfolio or designated focus area’s to existing and potential customers
  • Increase sales and gross profit for the company in general related to air & ocean freght forwarding services
  • Be aware of and (pro)actively act according to the Company’s Mission Statement and make new & existing customers aware of it.

To Be Considered:

  • Proven track record of selling air and / or freight forwarding services
  • Negotiating and influencing skills
  • Ability to generate new leads related to air and / or ocean freight forwarding services
  • Ability to generate new business / sales related to air and / or ocean freight forwarding services
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Self-motivated with good time management skills
  • High MS Office skills.
  • Service-oriented.
  • Ability to work effectively, independently, cross-functionally, and in a team environment
  • A high level of energy with a "can-do" positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit

For more details, please contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry

Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract Length:
Permanent
Job Reference:
JW79
Job ID:
218857900

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