Sales Representative - Road Freight

Job Description

I have a superb opportunity as a Sales Representative in Road Freight with a proven track record in European Groupage to work for a global transport & logistics company. The company provides road, sea, air & rail freight services to its clients around theworld. The role is office based and requires occasional travel to existing and potential new clients.Purpose:To win new business and work to agreed budget targets within Road Freight with strong European Groupage Experience by strengthening my clients market position by locating, developing, defining, promoting, negotiating, and securing new business by closingthe sale. You will develop and maintain the employer`s services to existing and potential clients ensuring a profitable return for the company in accordance with company procedures, operational procedures, and statutory requirements, including Health & Safetyto the satisfaction of clients and ensuring the profit of the company.Daily duties:" Actively promote and develop the client`s services within a defined region" Complete sales reports, manage their own Pipeline reports in accordance with the company quality procedures in the CRM system" Calculate and submit freight quotations and tenders efficiently and follow up accordingly, within the defined company format" Communicate and distribute all successful quotations to the relevant departments in accordance with current procedures" Complete sales reports, and customer profile reports in accordance with the company quality procedures" Achieve agreed or given targets/deadlines as directed by your Manager" Ensure legislative compliance in all areas" Ensure that the company operates within all agreed operational procedures, and within statutory requirements including the provision and maintenance of a safe working environment" Maintain a high standard of personal presentation at all times to enhance company profile" Provide statistics / analysis as defined / required" Maintain appropriate knowledge of competition and marketplace activity, reporting back any trends or developmentsRequirements:" European Groupage Sales experience" Basic knowledge of customs" A result-orientated, hardworking, self-starter who has a good understanding of the Logistics industry with strong closing skills" A positive thinker, you are the kind of individual who constantly challenges yourself to exceed expectations and is not easily deterred from achieving goals" Excellent interpersonal & administration skills with accurate pipeline forecasting" Ability to communicate at all levels within the business, good persuasive and negotiation skills" Excellent processing & time management skills" Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint" Driving success via using initiative, determination & persistentSalary:Up to £45,000 with car allowance, working 37.5 hours per week Mon-Fri, OTE bonus up to £15k plus extensive benefits package.**Apply below with an up-to-date CV to register your interest in this opportunity**

Keyskills :
New Business DevelopmentEuropean Groupage