Position Details

* Job Title: Sales & Development Executive

* Location: Tilbury, Essex

* Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00

* Salary: Competitive, based on experience

The ideal candidate will possess

* A minimum of 2 years' experience in freight sales (sea, air, and road) within a freight forwarding environment.

* A proven track record in sales and business development.

* Comprehensive knowledge of the global freight industry.

* Exceptional negotiation skills.

* Strong attention to detail.

* Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanour.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

* A collaborative and dynamic team spirit.

* Outstanding English and mathematics skills.

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As a Sales & Development Executive, you will:

* Identify and source new business opportunities, leveraging your own leads and those provided by the Sales and Operations teams.

* Develop new sales across FCL/LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight, for both imports and exports.

* Operate flexibly, with responsibilities both in-office and in the field.

* Bring transferable business connections (advantageous but not essential).

* Prepare accurate quotations, ensuring the inclusion of all relevant terms and clauses