Sea&Air Freight Inside sales, West Tilbury

A rapidly expanding freight forwarding organisation is looking for a Sales and development professional, office based to sell and develop their Deep Sea, Air and also road freight services direct to clients over the phone.The ideal candidate will be a crucial link between BDMs, and our customer service team&also gather sales leads and sell to clients over the phone. Ideally candidates will have business they can bring with them (*Not essential). GCSE or equivalent qualification A-C (4-9) in core subjects. Must possess Sea freight sales experience with some knowledge of air freight as we are looking to grow this area.ROLE: Sea&Air Inside sales LOCATION: Essex BASIC SALARY:£35k to £37500 Commission: Monthly commission ROLE: 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, airfreight, 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). Pre pare accurate quotations, ensuring the inclusion of all relevant terms and clauses. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: A minimum of 2 years experience in freight sales (sea, air, maybe 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 demeaner. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. A collaborative and dynamic team spirit.Outstanding English and mathematics skills. TPBN1_UKTJ