Sales and Development Executive - Tilbury - Up to £37,500
About the Company
A well-established and growing freight forwarding and logistics provider based in Tilbury, Essex, offering multimodal transport solutions-air, sea, road, and rail-across global markets. The company prides itself on delivering efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable transport solutions supported by an experienced and motivated team.
Position Details
Job Title: Sales & Development Executive
Location: Tilbury, Essex
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00
Salary: Up to £37,500
Commission included
Role Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
Minimum 2 years' experience in freight sales (sea, air, and road) within a freight forwarding environment.
A proven track record in sales and business development.
Solid understanding of the global freight industry.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
High attention to detail and strong numeracy and literacy skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
A friendly, professional, and team-oriented attitude.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and develop new business opportunities across FCL/LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight (imports and exports).
Generate leads through proactive outreach and collaboration with the Sales and Operations teams.
Prepare accurate quotations and ensure all relevant terms and conditions are included.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners.
Undertake both in-office and field-based business development activities.
(Advantageous) Bring existing industry contacts or transferable client relationships.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
