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Internal Sales Executive - Freight and LogisticsLocation: St Albans, HertfordshireSalary:  £30,000 +... Internal Sales Executive - Freight and LogisticsLocation: St Albans, HertfordshireSalary:  £30,000 +, dependent on experienceWorking hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pmHoliday entitlement: 22 days plus Bank HolidaysOur client, a well-established freight and logistics company based in St Albans, is looking for an energetic and commercially minded Internal Sales Executive to join its team.This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive business where your contribution will be recognised and valued. Previous logistics experience is not essential, as training and mentoring can be provided to candidates with the right attitude and transferable skills.Working as part of a team of five, you will develop relationships with new and existing clients, prepare quotations and convert sales opportunities into new business.Main duties of the Internal Sales Executive: Maximise the potential of new and existing clients, primarily through outbound telephone engagement.  Build strong working relationships with prospective and existing customers.  Identify and develop new sales opportunities.  Negotiate effectively with clients and suppliers.  Prepare and submit competitive quotations.  Follow up quotations, overcome objections and convert opportunities into business.  Explain the customs formalities required when shipping goods into and out of the European Union.  Manage and develop existing customer accounts.  Attend weekly sales meetings.  Participate in client meetings through Microsoft Teams or face-to-face when required.   The successful Internal Sales Executive will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, a confident telephone manner and a genuine interest in sales, commerce, customer service and logistics.Skills and experience required for this role: A friendly and confident telephone manner.  An energetic and enthusiastic personality.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Strong negotiation and influencing abilities.  Good attention to detail.  A positive attitude and genuine desire to succeed.  The confidence to make outbound sales calls and develop new business.  The ability to build lasting relationships with clients.  Good organisational and account-management skills.  Previous experience in sales, customer service or account management would be advantageous.  Freight or logistics experience would be beneficial but is not essential.   If you are a driven Internal Sales Executive looking to develop your career within the freight and logistics industry, then please get in touch today.Contact us:careers@redrecruit.com01376 503567If you would like to know more about this Internal Sales Executive position, or you know somebody who fits the bill, please forward this advert to them, send us their details or contact us and we will do the rest.You can recommend as many people as you like through our website and earn a referral fee for each candidate we place*. This is an unlimited offer.As recruiters specialising in Freight Forwarding, Shipping, Logistics, Removals, Relocations and Global Mobility, Red Recruit has vacancies at all levels within the industry. Please contact us to tell us what you are looking for, and we will do our best to assist.*T&Cs apply. Please contact the office for further information.Please note that we do not advertise all our vacancies, as some are highly confidential. Please submit your CV directly to us or call us for a confidential discussion.Candidates can also join our contact list to receive details of suitable opportunities. Please contact us through our website and send us your CV to receive relevant updates about our latest vacancies.

Role: Freight Senior Business Executive Location: HertfordshireSalary:  £60,000 OTE Our client, a l... Role: Freight Senior Business Executive Location: HertfordshireSalary:  £60,000 OTE Our client, a leading provider of Transport and Logistics services, are currently seeking a Freight Senior Business Executive for their team based in Hertfordshire.The role of the Freight Senior Business Executive is to drive growth through acquiring new clients and developing existing relationships.This role combines strategic engagement and in-depth proposals, showcasing the company's unique value. Once onboarded, you will also focus on maximising opportunities within current accounts. What you'll do: Identify and engage potential clients through regular targeted outreach to generate new business opportunities.Build and nurture long-term relationships with both new and existing clients to drive account growth.Prepare and present proposals and quotes, address client questions or concerns, and implement strategies to win new contracts.Advise clients on shipping and regulatory requirements within the European Union.Conduct negotiations with clients and suppliers to achieve favourable outcomes for all parties.Oversee accounts to ensure high levels of client satisfaction and identify opportunities for upselling or expansion.Participate in team meetings to share insights, progress updates, and best practices.Contribute to marketing activities, including creating content for social media, promotional materials, and email campaigns. The successful Freight Senior Business Executive will have a proven track record in B2B sales, preferably within the Freight industry, but this is not essential.We're keen to speak with candidates who are confident engaging with clients both over the phone and in person, and who excel at building strong, lasting relationships. What you need: Solid understanding of market trends, competitors, and customer needs.Good commercial senseStrong negotiation and closing skills.Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with clients. This role is ideal for a proactive sales professional who thrives on building meaningful client relationships while driving business growth.Apply / Recommend:If you have relevant experience, please get in touch today.E: shipping@redrecruit.comT: 01376 503567 | 0203 906 6020* You can also refer someone suitable; please share this advert or send us their details. Successful referrals qualify for our candidate referral reward scheme (terms apply) .Red Recruit specialise in Shipping, Freight & Logistics, Removals & Storage, Relocations and Fine Art 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. Keywords / alternative titles:  Freight Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Logistics Sales Consultant, Transport Sales Consultant, Freight Sales Coordinator, BDM / Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales, Telesales, Field Sales.