Internal Sales - Freight Forwarding - Essex

Internal Sales Executive – Road Freight Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 DOE + Bonus Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About 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 Responsibilities • Proactively 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. RequirementsEssential • Previous 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.