Corrigan Bentley
Internal Sales Executive – Road Freight
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 DOE + Bonus
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and commercially driven Internal Sales Executive to join our growing Road Freight team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced freight sales professional or a customer-focused logistics specialist looking to develop their career within a dynamic and fast-paced transport environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, managing customer enquiries, preparing competitive quotations, and building long-term relationships with clients across the UK and European road freight market.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities within the road freight sector.
- Manage inbound sales enquiries and convert leads into profitable business.
- Prepare and present accurate road freight quotations for domestic and European transport solutions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
- Follow up on quotations and negotiate rates to maximise conversion and profitability.
- Work closely with the operations team to ensure smooth service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Maintain accurate customer records and sales activity within the CRM system.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements.
- Achieve individual sales targets and contribute to overall branch revenue growth.
- Support account management activities and identify opportunities for upselling additional logistics services.
RequirementsEssential
- Previous experience within road freight, transport, logistics, or freight forwarding.
- Proven sales, business development, or customer service experience.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Commercial awareness and negotiation abilities.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Competent in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
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