Main characteristics
- Location
- Chelmsford, Essex
- Company
- Manpower UK Ltd
- Salary
- £30000 - £35000/annum Commission negotiable
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Sales
Job summary
Are you passionate about sales and freight? Do you have container experience? Build new client relations and maintain existing clients in this exciting opportunityWho We Are:
UK-based freight forwarding company specialising in comprehensive container import and export services is looking for experienced and skilled Sea Freight Sales Specialists seeking next challenge to join their growing team.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain business relationships with SME freight forwarding companies and shippers.
Understand and interpret customer's import and export needs, providing personalised logistics solutions.
Work closely with the team to develop and implement sales strategies and business objectives.
Maintain regular contact with potential and existing customers, provide excellent customer service, and resolve any issues promptly.
Participate in company marketing activities to enhance our reputation and influence within the industry.
Qualifications:
At least 5 years of related container shipping sales experience with a robust network within the industry.
Proficient knowledge of shipping route distribution, particularly routes like Far East-Europe, Europe-Far East, intra-Europe, and Europe-Americas.
Significant experience with container import and export.
Candidates with major retail business resources, or shipping lines and freight forwarder sales working experience will be highly advantageous
Team player, able to work under pressure and achieve sales targets.
Familiar with TMS systems, great MS Office suite skill.
Benefits:
Offering competitive remuneration, including a base salary plus commission, along with excellent career advancement opportunities. The specific package will be discussed during the interview
Benefits: Commission negotiable