Internal Sales - Freight Forwarding - Essex

Internal Sales Executive - Road FreightSalary: £30,000 - £35,000 DOE + BonusJob Type: Full-time, PermanentAbout the RoleWe are seeking a motivated and commercially driven Internal Sales Executive to join our growing Road Freight team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced freight sales professional or a customer-focused logistics specialist looking to develop their career within a dynamic and fast-paced transport environment.The successful candidate will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, managing customer enquiries, preparing competitive quotations, and building long-term relationships with clients across the UK and European road freight market.Key ResponsibilitiesProactively identify and develop new business opportunities within the road freight sector.Manage inbound sales enquiries and convert leads into profitable business.Prepare and present accurate road freight quotations for domestic and European transport solutions.Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.Follow up on quotations and negotiate rates to maximise conversion and profitability.Work closely with the operations team to ensure smooth service delivery and customer satisfaction.Maintain accurate customer records and sales activity within the CRM system.Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer requirements.Achieve individual sales targets and contribute to overall branch revenue growth.Support account management activities and identify opportunities for upselling additional logistics services.RequirementsEssentialPrevious experience within road freight, transport, logistics, or freight forwarding.Proven sales, business development, or customer service experience.Strong communication and relationship-building skills.Commercial awareness and negotiation abilities.Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Competent in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.