Freight Sales Executive

Description

Freight Sales Executive

Location: Widnes

Salary: Up to 45,000 + Bonus

Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:30–17:30 (Office–based)

Holiday: 20 days + bank holidays

We're working with a well–established freight forwarder who are looking for a highly motivated Freight Sales Executive to join their growing branch. This is primarily a sales–focused role, perfect for someone who enjoys building relationships, driving new business, and growing profitable accounts.

This position offers the chance to work across sea, air, and road freight, with a focus on sea freight import/export (export bias), generating and winning business while supporting pricing and commercial decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Drive new business and develop existing accounts, building strong, long–term client relationships.

Respond to enquiries, proactively contact prospects, and convert opportunities into profitable accounts.

Deliver sales targets, increase market share, and contribute to branch growth.

Collaborate with operations to ensure smooth onboarding of new customers and seamless shipment execution.

Prepare and negotiate quotes and pricing, ensuring commercial profitability (approximately 20% of role).

Monitor account performance, provide market insight, and identify opportunities for upselling services.

Maintain accurate records of sales activity, client interactions, and pipeline progress.

Skills & Experience Required

Proven track record in freight forwarding sales (essential), ideally with sea freight knowledge.

Strong relationship–building and commercial negotiation skills.

Target–driven, self–motivated, and able to work independently.

Ability to handle pricing and rate management as part of a commercial role.

Excellent communication, organisation, and client–facing skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and sales reporting tools.

Package & Benefits

Salary up to 45,000 (DOE) + bonus scheme

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Office–based role, Monday–Friday

Join a growing team with strong career progression opportunities

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Ad ID: 5417439297