Freight Forwarding Sales & Business Development Executive

Sales & Development Executive - Freight Forwarding

Location: South Essex

Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

Red Recruit Global is working with a well-established and highly respected freight forwarding company, with over 40 years of industry experience, to recruit an experienced Sales & Development Executive to join their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven sales professional with freight forwarding experience to join a dynamic organisation offering long-term career progression and the chance to work across all modes of transport.

About the Role

You will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities across sea, air, and road freight, covering both imports and exports. This is a varied role offering a mix of office-based and field sales activity, working closely with internal teams to deliver tailored logistics solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the freight forwarding sector
• Develop sales across FCL, LCL, air freight, and road freight services
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Prepare accurate and competitive quotations
• Work collaboratively with operations and internal teams
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to account management

About You

• Minimum 2 years' experience in freight forwarding sales
• Strong knowledge of sea, air, and/or road freight operations
• Proven track record in business development and sales
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• A proactive and motivated approach

The Company

Our client is a long-standing freight forwarding specialist, offering multimodal logistics solutions worldwide. With strong industry relationships and an extensive global network, they provide cost-effective and reliable transport services across international markets.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for career progression
• Exposure to a wide range of freight services and clients

If you have the experience and drive to succeed in a fast-paced freight environment, we would love to hear from you.

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Referral Scheme

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