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Junior Road Freight Sales Executive Location: North Kent Type: Full-time, office based with train... Junior Road Freight Sales Executive Location: North Kent Type: Full-time, office based with training and progression Start date: Early January (or ASAP) Sector: UK-UK / EU-UK / Pan-European road freight The Company Our client is a long-established, family-owned European transport and logistics specialist, headquartered in North Kent and operating across the UK and mainland Europe.They run a sizeable modern fleet of temperature-controlled and curtainside vehicles, providing full loads, part loads and groupage services for frozen, chilled and ambient goods into and out of the UK.Their core customer base includes food service companies and manufacturers, and they are now investing in growth across new sectors such as pharmaceuticals, construction and automotive. The Role - Junior Road Freight Sales Executive This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their sales career who wants to break into European road freight.You will be based in the North Kent office with lots of hands-on training and support from an experienced commercial team.Working alongside senior colleagues, you will help to develop UK-UK, EU-UK and Pan-European road freight business, with a particular focus on temperature-controlled (refrigerated and chilled) services, as well as ambient freight.You will be following up warm leads, qualifying enquiries and learning how to win and onboard new B2B customers, building your own portfolio over time.This role would suit someone who wants to be trained properly in road freight sales, with a clear progression path into a full Business Development role. Package Salary dependent on experience, plus performance-related incentives Full training and ongoing support from an experienced teamOpportunity to develop a long-term career in European road freight sale Day-to-day duties include Calling and emailing prospective and existing customers Supporting more senior BDMs with quotes and rate proposalsHelping to prepare presentations and tenders for new opportunitiesRecording activity and pipeline on the internal systemsWorking closely with operations to ensure that what is sold can be delivered smoothly About You Some previous experience in a sales, customer service or telesales environment is ideal, but attitude and potential are more important A genuine interest in transport, logistics or road freightConfident on the phone, able to build rapport and ask good questionsMotivated by targets and by building long-term customer relationshipsStrong communication and organisational skills, with good attention to detailComfortable working with IT systems (email, CRM, Excel etc.)This role would suit someone who wants to be trained properly in road freight sales, with a clear progression path into a full Business Development role. Package Salary dependent on experience, plus performance-related incentives Full training and ongoing support from an experienced teamOpportunity to develop a long-term career in European road freight sale s Apply today in complete confidence.  * If you'd like to know more about this Junior Road Freight Sales Executive opportunity, or know someone suitable, please share this advert or send us their details. Successful referrals qualify for our candidate referral scheme.Red Recruit specialise in freight and shipping recruitment, with opportunities across all levels.  Not all roles are advertised, so feel free to send us your CV in confidence or call us directly.

Experienced Road Freight Sales Developer / BDM Location:  North Kent (hybrid) or remote (UK) Type... Experienced Road Freight Sales Developer / BDM Location:  North Kent (hybrid) or remote (UK) Type:  Full-time Start date:  Early January (or ASAP) Sector:  UK-UK / EU-UK / Pan-European road freight The Company Our client is a well-established, family-owned European logistics provider, specialising in temperature-controlled transport and general cargo across the UK and mainland Europe.From their North Kent head office, they coordinate a fleet of temperature-controlled and curtainside vehicles, offering full load, part load and groupage services.They are a trusted partner to food service companies and manufacturers, and are actively growing into high-value sectors including pharmaceuticals, construction and automotive. The Role - Sales Developer / Business Development Manager This is a key commercial role for an experienced road freight salesperson who enjoys both prospecting and nurturing.You will be responsible for developing new business and growing an existing or warm portfolio of UK-UK, EU-UK and Pan-European road freight customers, with a focus on refrigerated and temperature-controlled distribution as well as ambient services.Working closely with the UK and international operations teams, you will design solutions around the company's own fleet and European network to deliver reliable, cost-effective transport for B2B customers.Hybrid or remote working is available for the right candidate, with regular visits to the North Kent office and to customers as required. PackageCompetitive salary and package, dependent on experiencePerformance-based incentivesHybrid or remote working options (with North Kent office support)Genuine opportunity to help shape growth in key target sectors and build a strong, long-term career in European road freight sales Key responsibilities will include:Identifying and targeting new customers in food service, manufacturing and related sectorsDeveloping new opportunities in growth areas such as pharma, construction and automotiveManaging the full sales cycle - prospecting, meetings, solution proposals, pricing, closing and onboardingGrowing revenue and margin from warm and existing accountsWorking with internal stakeholders (transport, groupage, international) to ensure service excellenceMaintaining accurate records of pipeline, activity and performance About YouProven track record in B2B sales within road freight or transport (UK domestic and/or European)Ideally experienced in temperature-controlled or refrigerated transport, though strong general road freight experience will also be consideredComfortable selling UK-UK, EU-UK and EU-EU services (full load, part load and/or groupage)Able to build, manage and grow your own portfolio of customersStrong commercial and negotiation skills, with a focus on margin as well as volumeConfident presenting to both SME and blue-chip customersSelf-motivated, able to work independently in a hybrid or remote set-up Apply today in complete confidence.  * If you'd like to know more about this Sales Developer / Business Development Manager opportunity, or know someone suitable, please share this advert or send us their details. Successful referrals qualify for our candidate referral scheme.Red Recruit specialise in freight and shipping recruitment, with opportunities across all levels.  Not all roles are advertised, so feel free to send us your CV in confidence or call us directly.