Sales Executive

We’re recruiting for a motivated and commercially minded Sales Executive to join an established business in Felixstowe.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid telesales experience who enjoys speaking with customers, identifying sales opportunities and building relationships. Working closely with the Business Development team, you’ll play an important role in driving business growth by engaging with new and existing customers and maximising opportunities within an established database.

Previous experience in freight forwarding or logistics would be beneficial, but it’s not essential, as full training will be provided.

Skills & Experience Required:

• At least two years’ solid sales experience is essential
• Confident using the telephone to initiate conversations, build rapport and develop sales opportunities.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach.
• A proactive and committed attitude towards outbound sales and achieving targets.
• The ability to listen carefully, understand customer needs and identify suitable solutions.
• A positive team player who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage follow-ups and maintain accurate records.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify potential sales opportunities and generate new business leads.
• Proactively contact prospective and existing customers using an established database to develop further business.
• Build positive customer relationships through regular telephone contact and professional communication.
• Work closely with the Business Development team to identify opportunities, support sales activity and meet customer requirements.
• Prepare, issue and follow up on quotations, enquiries and prospective sales opportunities.
• Record sales activity, lead outcomes and customer information accurately.
• Follow up on leads and maintain regular contact with customers to maximise conversion opportunities.
• Work towards daily, weekly and monthly sales targets.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service while identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts and secure new business.

What’s on Offer?

• The opportunity to join an established business with a supportive team environment.
• Full training for candidates without previous industry experience.
• The chance to develop your sales skills and industry knowledge.

A varied, target-driven role with opportunities to contribute directly to business growth

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