Trainee Sales Executive

We are working with a smaller forwarder who has looking to recruit a Trainee Sales Executive.

Our client deals with Time-Critical Freight Forwarding, serving clients across the aerospace, cruise & marine, healthcare, and energy sectors.

The Role

This is a proactive, outbound sales role focused on generating new business opportunities within our target sectors.

You will identify potential clients, create conversations, and book qualified meetings. This is not an inbound or account management role. You will be expected to pick up the phone, introduce the company, and open doors.

You will work closely with senior leadership and receive hands-on development in time-critical freight, commercial awareness, and structured sales growth.

This position is designed to develop into a Business Development Manager role for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect and generate new business opportunities via telephone, email and LinkedIn
• Target companies operating within aerospace, cruise & marine, healthcare and energy sectors
• Qualify prospects with a focus on time-critical requirements
• Book meetings and build a structured sales pipeline
• Maintain accurate CRM records
• Support follow-up on proposals and opportunities
• Attend meetings and networking events where required

What We're Looking For

Freight experience is beneficial but not essential. Attitude is everything. Some Sales experience required.

You will be:

• Competitive and financially motivated
• Comfortable making outbound calls daily
• Resilient and able to handle rejection
• Disciplined with your time and activity levels
• Clear and confident in communication
• Ambitious and serious about building a long-term sales career

What You'll Get

• Competitive base salary
• Uncapped commission
• Clear pathway to Business Development Manager
• Direct exposure to leadership
• Training in time-critical freight and commercial negotiation
• Opportunity to grow with a scaling independent freight business

Monday to Friday

Salary depends on experience.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance

• If you do not hear from us within 7 days, then your application has been unsuccessful.