INTERNAL SALES EXECUTIVE

Working with a Freight shipping company based in Selby just off the M62. From time sensitive Air Freight and Worldwide Sea Freight to European Express transport this company now services a wide range of UK exporters and importers. Selby, North Yorkshire YO8 8BL

Shift pattern / Working hours

Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:00

Selby, North Yorkshire YO8 8BL work in person

Start date / Duration

The INTERNAL SALES EXECUTIVE role is a Permanent position. This will commence with immediate effect, however, should you have a notice period with your current employer, we will work around this.

Job description

In line with our business goals we are looking to strengthen our Sales team by taking on a new Internal Sales Executive.

• Working as part of a team the successful candidate will proactively build relationships with our existing clients to nurture and maximise the business potential.
• Account Management
• Generating & calculating freight quotations / tender documents
• Drafting and sending appropriate sales correspondence
• Follow up calls
• Managing sales process through to closure
• Ensuring that the quotes are completed promptly and are followed up to maximise conversion
• Client visiting where required

The successful candidate:

• Sales or customer service experience.
• Freight forwarding or export sales experience (ideal but not essential as training is provided).
• Proven success of calculating and submitting quotes and tender submissions.
• Experience of negotiating with clients and suppliers.
• Key account management experience with proven success of developing relationships.
• Good administrative skills.
• Good numerical skills.
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Character and personal attributes

• Confident communicator. (Written and verbal)
• A positive and engaging personality.
• Can do sales / customer service orientation.
• Strong work ethic.
• Good attention to detail.
• Calm under pressure.

What's in it for you?

• Pay rate - £23,000 - 25,000 Annual salary AND Commission expected £4,000
• Pension
• Holidays + Banks

Internal use: S05

About Us

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