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Freight Sales Executive
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Widnes, Cheshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Freight Sales Executive
Location: Widnes
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Bonus
Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:30 (Office-based)
Holiday: 20 days + bank holidays
We're working with a well-established freight forwarder who are looking for a highly motivated Freight Sales Executive to join their growing branch. This is primarily a sales-focused role, perfect for someone who enjoys building relationships, driving new business, and growing profitable accounts.
This position offers the chance to work across sea, air, and road freight, with a focus on sea freight import/export (export bias), generating and winning business while supporting pricing and commercial decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Drive new business and develop existing accounts, building strong, long-term client relationships.
Respond to enquiries, proactively contact prospects, and convert opportunities into profitable accounts.
Deliver sales targets, increase market share, and contribute to branch growth.
Collaborate with operations to ensure smooth onboarding of new customers and seamless shipment execution.
Prepare and negotiate quotes and pricing, ensuring commercial profitability (approximately 20% of role).
Monitor account performance, provide market insight, and identify opportunities for upselling services.
Maintain accurate records of sales activity, client interactions, and pipeline progress.
Skills & Experience Required
Proven track record in freight forwarding sales (essential), ideally with sea freight knowledge.
Strong relationship-building and commercial negotiation skills.
Target-driven, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
Ability to handle pricing and rate management as part of a commercial role.
Excellent communication, organisation, and client-facing skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and sales reporting tools.
Package & Benefits
Salary up to £45,000 (DOE) + bonus scheme
20 days holiday + bank holidays
Office-based role, Monday-Friday
Join a growing team with strong career progression opportunities
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