About the Role
<p><strong>Air and Ocean Internal Sales Executive – Hybrid</strong></p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Heathrow<br /><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £45,000 + Strong Bonus<br /><strong>Job Type:</strong> Full-time, Permanent<br /><strong>Working Hours:</strong> Hybrid working policy available</p>
<p>We are recruiting for an experienced <strong>Air and Ocean Internal Sales Executive</strong> to join a global freight forwarding company based near Heathrow.</p>
<p>This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with freight forwarding sales experience who is looking to join a growing international logistics business with a strong reputation, modern offices, a strong bonus structure and excellent room to progress.</p>
<p>The company is a well-established global freight forwarder with a large UK and international presence, offering air freight, ocean freight, customs, warehousing and wider logistics solutions.</p>
<h2>The Role</h2>
<p>As Air and Ocean Internal Sales Executive, you will be responsible for supporting business growth by managing inbound sales enquiries, preparing quotations and developing relationships with new and existing customers.</p>
<p>You will work closely with the external sales team, operations departments, overseas offices and customers to provide competitive freight solutions across air and ocean freight.</p>
<h2>Duties and Responsibilities</h2>
<ul>
<li>Handle air and ocean freight sales enquiries from new and existing customers</li>
<li>Prepare and follow up on quotations for air freight and ocean freight shipments</li>
<li>Support the external sales team with pricing, customer communication and sales activity</li>
<li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers</li>
<li>Identify opportunities to grow accounts and win new business</li>
<li>Liaise with airlines, shipping lines, overseas agents and internal operations teams</li>
<li>Provide customers with accurate freight solutions and service information</li>
<li>Maintain CRM records, sales activity and customer updates</li>
<li>Work closely with operations to ensure a smooth handover of new business</li>
<li>Support wider commercial activity and business development plans</li>
</ul>
<h2>Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li>Previous freight forwarding sales experience is essential</li>
<li>Experience within air freight and/or ocean freight</li>
<li>Internal sales, sales support or freight forwarding commercial experience</li>
<li>Strong understanding of freight forwarding processes</li>
<li>Confident preparing and following up on quotations</li>
<li>Excellent communication and customer service skills</li>
<li>Commercially aware with a proactive approach to sales</li>
<li>Able to build strong relationships with customers and internal teams</li>
<li>Organised, professional and able to work in a fast-paced logistics environment</li>
</ul>
<h2>Package</h2>
<ul>
<li>Salary up to £45,000</li>
<li>Strong bonus scheme</li>
<li>Hybrid working policy</li>
<li>Full-time, permanent position</li>
<li>Global freight forwarding company</li>
<li>Large, modern office environment</li>
<li>Heathrow location</li>
<li>Excellent room to progress</li>
<li>Supportive commercial and operations teams</li>
<li>Opportunity to work across both air and ocean freight</li>
</ul>
<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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