Freight Forwarding Sales Executive

Location: Selby, YorkshireSalary: Up to 50,000 + excellent commission and benefitsWorking Pattern: Manage your own diaryAre you an experienced freight forwarding sales professional looking for more freedom, recognition and earning potential?We are working with a growing, independent freight forwarding business with multiple UK sites and ambitious plans for the future. This is not a huge global organisation where you become just another number. You will join a close-knit company with a strong culture, accessible leadership and a genuine appreciation for the people driving its growth.This opportunity offers the autonomy to manage your own diary, build your own pipeline and develop profitable customer relationships without being micromanaged.What’s on Offer?Basic salary of up to 50,000, depending on experienceExcellent uncapped commission structureStrong company benefits and additional perksFreedom to manage your own diaryGenuine autonomy without unnecessary micromanagementOpportunities to progress as the company continues to growA supportive, people-focused cultureDirect access to senior decision-makersThe chance to make a visible impact within an ambitious, multi-site businessThe RoleYou will be responsible for identifying and winning new freight forwarding business across Yorkshire and the wider region.Your responsibilities will include:Winning new customers across road, sea and air freightIdentifying and developing new sales opportunitiesManaging your own diary, appointments and sales pipelineAttending customer meetings and presenting tailored freight solutionsBuilding strong relationships with decision-makersPreparing quotations and negotiating commercial agreementsWorking closely with operations to ensure a smooth customer handoverDeveloping accounts to maximise long-term revenue and profitabilityMaintaining accurate sales activity and pipeline informationRepresenting the business at networking events and industry meetingsAbout YouYou will ideally have:Previous freight forwarding sales experienceA strong understanding of road, sea or air freightA proven ability to generate leads and win new businessExisting relationships within the Yorkshire marketStrong communication, negotiation and presentation skillsA commercially focused and self-motivated approachThe confidence to manage your own territory and diaryA full UK driving licenceApplications are welcomed from established Business Development Managers as well as ambitious freight professionals with the commercial ability and industry contacts to move into a dedicated sales position.If you are looking for the earning potential and resources of a growing freight forwarder, combined with the personal culture of an independent business, apply today.WR Logistics are a leading recruitment partner for the logistics and supply chain industry, recruiting across the UK, Europe, and the USA for permanent opportunities.WR Logistics is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy