Sales Executive, Customs & Logistics

Sales Executive, Customs & Logistics

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
Exeter, office based
Up to £35,000 basic + uncapped commission
OTE circa £50,000

Customs, logistics or import/export background? Looking for a more commercial role?

We're recruiting for a Sales Executive to join a growing customs and logistics business based in Exeter.

This role would suit someone who understands customs, freight forwarding, logistics, transport or import/export and wants to move into sales and business development.

You do not need to be a traditional telesales person. Sales experience would be useful, but the business is open to someone from the sector who has the right attitude, communication skills and commercial confidence.

You'll work alongside an established sales team, developing new business opportunities and building relationships with prospective customers.

What You'll Do Identify new business opportunities
Speak with prospective customers
Support outbound business development activity
Build strong customer relationships
Generate and qualify leads
Attend meetings, events and trade shows
Deliver presentations and demonstrations
Maintain CRM and pipeline records
Produce regular activity reports
Essential Customs, freight forwarding, logistics, transport or import/export experience
Strong communication skills
Commercial awareness
Good IT skills, including CRM and Microsoft Office
Positive, proactive and organised approach
Useful, But Not Essential Sales, telesales, account management or outbound calling experience
Experience working towards targets
Polish or other European language skills
What's On Offer Up to £35,000 basic salary
Uncapped commission
Realistic OTE circa £50,000
25 days holiday
Enhanced pension
Health insurance
Life insurance
Genuine progression opportunity
This is a great opportunity for someone with customs or logistics knowledge who wants to develop a more commercial career.
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