Internal Sales Executive - Willis Global Ltd : Job Details

Our client, a UK owned and well-respected third-party logistics provider, offering import and export freight forwarding and logistics solutions, are recruiting for an Internal Sales Executive to be based at offices in St Albans, Hertfordshire

The Company

Established in 1986 with the specific aim of providing a comprehensive worldwide freight forwarding service to UK manufacturers, exporters and importers who demanded a cost effective service together with a high degree of personal attention. Their active client base of approximately 240 range from sole traders to multi-national blue chip companies in a wide range of industry sectors who all require an efficient and reliable logistics solution to transport their freight. With a highly skilled loyal and enthusiastic team working to a quality system, combined with the financial back up of its parent company, the business has developed an excellent reputation in an increasingly competitive marketplace.The Senior Management of the Group (Turnover of £145 Million) are committed to the continued development of its subsidiaries with a strong emphasis on organic growth through new business development as well as maximising the existing accounts. Furthermore, the organisation has a proven success of completing strategic acquisitions. Since 1983 The Group has completed more than 20 acquisition of small to medium sized freight related companies.

On Offer:

• An opportunity to join a forward thinking organisation with great potential for future growth
• Base Salary on offer up to £29,000 plus bonus up to £5K
• Contributory pension scheme
• Working hours Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
• Working within newly built modern offices

Duties & Responsibilities of the Internal Sales Executive:

The Internal Sales Executive will build and develop existing client relationships and maximise business potential and calculate Air, Road and Sea freight quotations.

To Be Considered:

• Either Sales / Business Development / Customer Service experience.
• Proven success of handling and calculating RFQ’s and tender submissions is preferred.
• Experience of negotiating with clients and or suppliers.
• Key account management experience with proven success of developing relationships.
• Experience of calculating KPI reports.
• Experience of face to face client and supplier meeting.
• Good administrative skills.
• Good numerical skills.
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

For more details, contact Willis Global - a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry.