Due to increased global growth, our client, a recognized player in the freight forwarding and transportation industry, who specialize in offering a number of industry leading supply chain and logistics solutions, are looking to recruit a Sales Executive. 

The position is a home office role covering the South-West of England region. The role would suit someone living in the Bristol, Gloucester or Swindon areas. The role will require frequent travel across the UK South-West region, therefore a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is required. 

The Company:

With 70 years of history, the company has established best-practice standards in ground transportation, air and ocean shipments, customs clearance, and supply chain management. Still a family run company where people are treated as people, not numbers and considered for their value. With unchanged passion they strive to balance a growing company in a highly competitive industry, with family ethics and social responsibility.

On Offer:

• Working Hours - Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm (inclusive of one-hour unpaid lunch).
• Salary- £36,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Car allowance - £5,000 per annum
• Competitive bonus structure based on targets and company growth
• 20 days annual leave (rising to 25) + Public holidays and one Milestone Day per year to take as you wish
• Confidential EAP platform for you and your immediate family members as spouse/partners and children aged 16 to 24 in full-time education, living in the same household.
• Access to our Employee Discounts and Perks, which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Movies, Sports, Wellness and many more.
• After completing six months’ service, Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary.
• After 1 year of service - Private Medical Scheme & Company contributions increase 9% for the Group personal Pension Plan.

Main Purpose of the Sales Executive Role:

• Focus and drive to achieve sales targets selling freight forwarding and customs clearance solutions
• Identify sales opportunities whilst profiling all new businesses to understand intricately how the business can support with freight forwarding/customs clearance services
• Represent the company in the best possible light with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively scope new business opportunities
• Track & manage the CRM system, ensuring ongoing liaison with existing clients & follow up of prospective customers
• Demonstrate a track record of developing and enhancing current client portfolios
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and overseas agents
• Demonstrate technical selling skills and product knowledge
• Display excellent communication skills that include the ability to influence and negotiate where required
• Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

To Be Considered:

• Proven experience in sales / business development, within the freight forwarding industry.
• Knowledge and experience of Import/Export multimodal freight forwarding business.
• Demonstrate high quality communication skills along with good presentation skills.
• Good understanding of logistics processes and procedures.
• Must be flexible with their working hours, with the ability to work from home.
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Must have a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

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