Sales and Development Executive

Company: White Recruitment
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Location: Tilbury
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will drive growth in freight sales across FCL/LCL sea freight, air freight, and road freight. You will work closely with Sales and Operations to generate opportunities, prepare accurate quotations, and nurture client relationships. You’ll operate both in-office and in the field, leveraging industry contacts to expand the customer base. This position offers a clear path to impact through proactive outreach and collaboration within a dynamic logistics team.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities across sea, air, and road freight (imports and exports).
  • Generate leads through proactive outreach and collaboration with Sales and Operations.
  • Prepare accurate quotations with all terms and conditions.
  • Build and maintain strong client and partner relationships.
  • Undertake both in-office and field-based business development activities.
  • Leverage existing industry contacts or transferable client relationships (advantageous).

Key requirements

  • Minimum 2 years in freight sales (sea, air, and road) within a freight forwarding environment.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Friendly, professional, and team-oriented attitude.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
  • team-oriented
  • professional
  • strong communication
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook

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Posted: October 1st, 2026