About the Role
<h1><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Sales Executive – Freight & Logistics</span></strong></h1>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px"><strong>Manchester | Full Time | £32,000 + Bonus + Benefits</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">We’re currently partnering with a well-established and rapidly growing logistics organisation to recruit an ambitious Sales Executive for their Manchester-based commercial team.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected business operating within the international freight and logistics sector, supporting freight forwarders and supply chain partners across the UK and overseas. The company has built a strong reputation for reliability, flexibility, and customer service, and is continuing to invest heavily in growth, technology, and people.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">The role would suit a commercially driven individual with experience in freight forwarding or logistics sales who enjoys building relationships, developing new business, and working in a fast-paced environment.</span></p>
<h2><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">What’s on Offer</span></strong></h2>
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<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">£32,000 Competitive Salary</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Performance-related incentives</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Company pension scheme</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Genuine career progression opportunities</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Supportive and collaborative team culture</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious logistics business</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Exposure to international freight markets and key industry clients</span></li>
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<h2><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">The Role</span></strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">As Sales Executive, you’ll play a key role in driving business growth across wholesale freight and logistics services, including air freight, imports, exports, and express solutions.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">You’ll be responsible for managing and developing customer relationships, identifying new opportunities, and ensuring the business remains a preferred logistics partner within the market.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">This is a relationship-led sales role with a strong focus on account management, networking, and commercial growth.</span></p>
<h2><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></h2>
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<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Develop new business opportunities within the freight forwarding and logistics sector</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Manage and grow a portfolio of key customer accounts</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Conduct regular client meetings both virtually and face-to-face</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Identify and target potential growth accounts and market opportunities</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Negotiate pricing and commercial agreements where required</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Manage your own sales pipeline and activity levels to achieve KPIs</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Maintain accurate records within the CRM system</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Provide regular sales reporting and pipeline updates</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Work collaboratively with operations, customer service, and finance teams</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Represent the business at industry events, networking functions, and exhibitions</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Contribute ideas towards marketing initiatives, social media activity, and brand development</span></li>
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<h2><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">What We’re Looking For</span></strong></h2>
<h3><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Experience & Background</span></strong></h3>
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<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Proven experience in sales within freight forwarding, logistics, or cargo services</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Strong understanding of international freight operations</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Experience developing new business and managing customer accounts</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Commercial awareness and confidence negotiating with customers</span></li>
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<h3><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Skills & Attributes</span></strong></h3>
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<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Excellent communication and relationship-building skills</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Self-motivated with a proactive approach to sales</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Strong organisational and time-management abilities</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Comfortable working independently and as part of a team</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">IT literate and confident using CRM systems</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;font-size: 14px">Results-driven with a positive, professional attitude</span></li>
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<p>WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.</p>
<p>WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.</p>
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