Internal Freight Sales Executive

Ref:
41909/FP16867/KK
Job Type:
Permanent
Location:
- North West, Cheshire
Benefits
£33,000-40,000 salary; 21 days holiday to start
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Our client is a highly successful Logistics provider who provide Air, Sea & Road Freight Forwarding solutions on a global scale. They have an established international network, which offers customers an exceptional service at competitive prices.

They are now looking to strengthen the sales team and are recruiting for an Internal Freight Sales Executive to be based at their premises in Warrington
This is a newly created position and forms part of the Sales Team and requires the jobholder to offer support and assistance to the BDM and sales department. You will build relationships with Potential and Existing clients and ensure that a high standard of customer care is prevalent at all times.

Key responsibilities are as follows
Dealing with Sales queries via telephone/email
Monitor and maintain a shared email inbox
Following up on sales quotes
Cold calling/prospecting, making appointments if possible
Provide new leads, market intelligence and admin support
Lead qualification/research new customers/targets
Follow up on all sales leads and investigate new customers

In order to apply
We are looking for internal freight sales or freight forwarding operations experience to move into a more commercial sales role
We are looking for Freight forwarding experience or related experience to apply
A candidate who can work to deadlines and has an overall understanding of the freight forwarding industry
A commercial approach and customer focused skills.
Confident customer services skills.
Global geographic knowledge
IT skills (Microsoft Office)
Cold calling experience
High Level of communication skills to maintain internal and external relations

Salary and Benefits
£33,000-£40,000 depending on experience.
Working hours Monday to Friday - 09:00hrs to 17.00hrs with 1 hour lunch
Holidays 21 days + Bank hols to start
Pension