Job Title: Sales Manager - Based in London

Our client are a well-established and leading global logistics provider, with a very rich history within the Logistics and Project Freight Forwarding sector.

This role represents a superb opportunity for an experienced Business Development/Sales Executive, with a passion for sales, to fulfil a pivotal sales role for the UK South/London region.

The primary goal is to secure new customers and develop existing customers with the Freight Forwading industry.  The location of the role can be based from anywhere in London/surrounding areas.                                                                                            

Excellent Company Benefits:

- 33 Days Paid Annual Leave (inc Bank Holidays)

- Company Pension

- Car Allowance

- Employee contribution health scheme

- Cashback scheme

- Career Progression

- Group Income Protection Scheme

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES

• Create a plan of sales appointments with prospect, developing and existing clients with a game plan to engage and secure opportunities
• Develop all necessary procedures and processes to ensure that the sales function operates efficiently and effectively and achieves objectives
• Create and identify new business opportunities
• Contact new and existing clients either by face to face meetings, telephone calls or networking
• Prepare presentations, proposals for prospective clients
• Setting your own appointments and managing your own time
• Required to sell air and sea freight services both imports and exports
• Support Business Development on Sales Meetings
• Issue Visit Reports
• Develop and maintain relationships with key customers and other relevant bodies to ensure that the company’s maximum sales potential is realised in your area
• Monitor the sales performance of competitors to ensure the company maintains and develops its competitive position

Skills/Experience Required:

• Freight/Logistics Project forwarding experience
• Ability to work on your own and use own initiate
• Full UK Driving Licence required
• Good Freight Logistics market knowledge required
• Travel in the UK required
• Computer Literate
• Sales/Business Development Experience
• Hunter mentality, with a go-getting approach to sales & Business Development
• Experienced and motivated in sales
• A pro-active, solutions focused approach
• Able to plan as well as work to; and meet deadlines
• Commercial, Enthusiastic, Entrepreneurial

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent Telephone manner
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiation skills

Please apply now for immediate consideration, as this role offers an immediate start and excellent career prospects.