Sales & Business Development Exec
| Company: | HR GO Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Tilbury, RM14 2TD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 10 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Oct 2026 |
Summary
We are now seeking a proactive
Sales & Development Executive with experience (or the ability to learn) across all modes of transport to join our dynamic team.
With an extensive overseas agency network, we have strengthened our negotiating power to secure more favourable terms with airlines, shipping lines, and hauliers, enabling us to pass these benefits on to our customers.
We provide efficient, cost-effective transport solutions worldwide, driven by our dedicated, highly motivated, and experienced team. We are committed to sustainability, ethical trading practices, and maintaining excellent staff relations.
All business is conducted in accordance with the British International Freight Association's terms and conditions.
Sales & Development Executive
Position Details
Job Title: Sales & Development Executive
Location: Tilbury, Essex
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Role Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in freight sales (sea, air, and road) within a freight forwarding environment.
- A proven track record in sales and business development.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the global freight industry.
- Exceptional negotiation skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanour.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- A collaborative and dynamic team spirit.
- Outstanding English and mathematics skills.
Sales & Development Executive, you will:
- Identify and source new business opportunities, leveraging your own leads and those provided by the Sales and Operations teams.
- Develop new sales across FCL/LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight, for both imports and exports.
- Operate flexibly, with responsibilities both in-office and in the field.
- Bring transferable business connections (advantageous but not essential).
- Prepare accurate quotations, ensuring the inclusion of all relevant terms and clauses.
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