Sales Executive - Freight

Sales Executive

Location: Redditch, Worcestershire (Office-Based)
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Salary: Circa £35,000 DOE + Uncapped Bonus (Realistic OTE £50,000+)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and driven Sales Executive to join a well-established international logistics company based in Redditch.

This role offers the chance to take ownership of your own sales pipeline, win new business, and build long-term client relationships within a supportive and growing organisation. You'll be joining a close-knit, high-performing team where your success will have a direct impact on business growth.

Our client is a successful international freight and logistics provider, delivering tailored air, road, and sea freight solutions to customers across the UK and worldwide. With a strong reputation in the market and a diverse client base ranging from SMEs to multinational organisations, the business continues to grow and invest in its people.

As a Sales Executive, you will play a key role in driving revenue growth through the acquisition of new business and the development of existing customer accounts. Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closing deals, you will work closely with internal operational teams to ensure customers receive exceptional service and support.

While occasional client visits may be required, this is primarily an office-based sales role.

Key Responsibilities

. Generate new business through proactive prospecting, networking, and relationship building
. Develop and grow existing customer accounts
. Build strong, long-term relationships with clients
. Source competitive freight solutions across air, road, and sea services
. Prepare tailored quotations and proposals
. Follow up sales opportunities and convert enquiries into business
. Attend client meetings both on-site and off-site when required
. Work closely with operations and customer service teams to ensure seamless delivery
. Support customers throughout the sales and onboarding process

About You

. Proven experience in B2B sales, telesales, or business development
. Freight forwarding or logistics industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential
. Strong communication and relationship-building skills
. Self-motivated, proactive, and target-driven
. Excellent organisational and time management skills
. Ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
. Positive attitude with a collaborative approach to teamwork
. Strong problem-solving and customer service skills

Salary & Benefits

. Basic salary circa £35,000 depending on experience
. Realistic OTE of £50,000+
. Uncapped performance-related bonus scheme
. Contributory pension
. 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
. Modern office environment
. Supportive and collaborative team culture
. Ongoing training and development
. Clear career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

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