Sales Executive - Logistics and Transportation

Are you an experienced Sales Executive looking for a new opportunity? Do you have experience in the Pallet Distribution or General Haulage industries? Want to work for a growing Logistics company based in Smethwick? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

An excellent opportunity for a motivated and dynamic Sales Executive to join a successful and growing Logistics company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving sales through effective communication and relationship-building with clients. Bilingual candidates who can communicate in both English and Spanish will be highly regarded.

You must have a driving licence and access to your own car.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £30,000 + commission on new business win some wiggle room on this.
• Location: Smethwick
• Full time permanent role
• Hours of work: 9am to 5pm 30 minute lunch break
• Annual leave allowance: 24 days + 8 bank holidays
• Free parking
• Auto enrolment pension

Responsibilities:

• Conduct telemarketing activities to generate new leads and follow up on existing prospects.
• Cold calling new business leads in order to book meetings and win business.
• Attend new business development meetings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients through effective communication and personalised service.
• Utilise the CRM system to manage customer interactions, track sales progress, and report on performance metrics.
• Collaborate with the sales team to develop strategies for increasing market share and achieving sales targets.
• Provide product knowledge and support to clients, ensuring they are informed about the features and benefits of our offerings.
• Attend training sessions to enhance product knowledge and sales techniques.
• Participate in team meetings to share insights, discuss challenges, and celebrate successes.
• Ad-hoc customer service and administration when there is an overflow.

Skills/Experience required:

• Must have excellent knowledge of background transport and logistics.
• Have good knowledge general haulage, pallet distribution and same day couriers and storage.
• Proven experience as a Sales Representative within pallets or an understanding.
• Familiarity with CRM software and MS Office (MS Excel in particular).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build rapport with clients and maintain long-term relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed.
• Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling, networking, and social media.
• Previous experience in booking meetings with potential clients.
• Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations on products and services.
• Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve better results.
• Gather feedback from customers or prospects and share with internal teams.

If this sounds like you, please apply today! ??

Interviews taking place on the 14th and 15th of November.

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