Exciting Entry Career Opportunity – Sales Executive
(Freight Forwarding)
Basildon – Full time office
Are you ambitious and looking for the perfect opportunity to kick-start your sales career? Or do you have experience and looking for a new challenge?
Do you have experience in telesales, recruitment, sales, or a similar background and want a rewarding role with excellent benefits, career progression, and a company that truly invests in its people?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
About the Role:
We are seeking confident, driven, and ambitious individuals with previous office-based sales experience who are eager to build a thriving career. Your primary role will involve following up on warm leads to introduce our company’s Freight Forwarding services. With full training, support, and guidance from your head of desk, you will learn how to quote and work towards closing deals, ultimately building your own client base.
As you progress, you will receive promotions, salary reviews, and greater earning potential!
Skills and Experience Required:
Some telesales or office-based sales experience
Previous experience in a targeted sales role is ideal
The ability and desire to sell with a confident, determined approach
Account management or upselling experience
Highly self-motivated and ambitious in achieving goals
Strong communication skills with solid business-related knowledge
No prior Freight Forwarding experience? No problem! Full training will be provided—what we need is a great attitude, a strong work ethic, and a passion for success coupled with some office based sales
What the role offers:
Competitive basic salary (based experience) PLUS fantastic quarterly bonuses
Regular incentives
Full training and career development
Salary reviews and promotions as you progress
Free parking or easy access to public transport
A vibrant, supportive, and fast-paced working environment
Your Responsibilities:
Engaging with inbound and outbound leads via phone, email, and social media
Making new sales calls to potential clients
Learning how to calculate and present quotations
Building and maintaining a strong sales pipeline
Managing the complete sales process from start to finish
Gathering market and customer information
Handling objections and negotiating deals effectively
This is a full-time, office-based position within a growing, highly respected company in the Freight Forwarding sector. They offer clear career progression with a structured development plan, ensuring you gain valuable industry expertise and become a true professional in your field.
If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, apply today and start your journey with us!
CAREER. PROGRESSION. INCENTIVES. TRAINING. SUCCESS!
If you would like a full job spec, to discuss or apply for the role…
Please call Claire 01268 971950 or 07930 381 354
or email
