Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsAn exciting opportunity to grow a commerical career in freight & shippingHybrid office and home working pattern.About Our ClientMy client is a house-hold name in the International & European shipping markets. A transport haulier and shipping business with over 71 years' experience in the market. My client is rapidly expanding their Midlands based operation and looking for like-minded individuals to join them on the next step in their journey. The business is predominately based around Air, Ocean Freight to the Rest of World & Europe and they are looking to expand on their current trade lanes. The business is owned by a world-wide air & ocean specialist with over 7,000 employees worldwide.Job DescriptionAs a Freight Sales Manager you will report into the Country Director (Midlands) and have the following areas of responsibility:Generate new and existing air, sea freight trade lanes across a broad EU & UK market.Source your own business leads and act on those provided by Sales and Operations Colleagues as well as using other tools given.To act as the primary point of contact for quotations and enquiries for ad-hoc business.To identify sales opportunities. Profiling all new business to understand intricately how we can support with freight / customs.To generate new sales, linked directly to the current business plan. Focus and drive to achieve targets.Use the CRM system to effectively record, manage and develop opportunitiesSpecific knowledge/skills required Road, Air and Ocean Freight sales and products.The Successful ApplicantAs a Freight Sales Manager you will work a hybrid environment from both the office in Slough, Midlands, Manchester and from home. You will be from an establish freight, import & export sales backgroundPrior experience in a Sales and/or Account Manager opportunityIdeally Air & Sea Freight commercial experienceDesire experience in shipping, freight, transport, OR import & export.A personable and professional individualA key communicator with the ability to build rapport quickly.The desire to grow, succeed and achieve targets.What's on OfferThis role will very quickly lead to a senior commercial position within the business. You will join a 24 month career development pathway to reach a senior position in the business (provided targets are achieved). You will also enjoy the following:£45,000-£65,000Company car or allowanceComprehensive bonus scheme built around developing a marketPrivate healthcare for you and the family33 days annual leaveContactReece ClarkeQuote job ref13857300Phone number+44 115 934 8692Job summaryJob functionSalesSubsectorBusiness ServicesSectorTransport & DistributionLocationSloughContract typePermanentConsultant nameReece ClarkeConsultant phone+44 115 934 8692Job reference13857300
