Manchester | Full Time | £32,000 + Bonus + Benefits
We're currently partnering with a well-established and rapidly growing logistics organisation to recruit an ambitious Sales Executive for their Manchester-based commercial team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected business operating within the international freight and logistics sector, supporting freight forwarders and supply chain partners across the UK and overseas. The company has built a strong reputation for reliability, flexibility, and customer service, and is continuing to invest heavily in growth, technology, and people.
The role would suit a commercially driven individual with experience in freight forwarding or logistics sales who enjoys building relationships, developing new business, and working in a fast-paced environment.
What's on Offer
£32,000 Competitive Salary
Performance-related incentives
Company pension scheme
Genuine career progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious logistics business
Exposure to international freight markets and key industry clients
The Role
As Sales Executive, you'll play a key role in driving business growth across wholesale freight and logistics services, including air freight, imports, exports, and express solutions.
You'll be responsible for managing and developing customer relationships, identifying new opportunities, and ensuring the business remains a preferred logistics partner within the market.
This is a relationship-led sales role with a strong focus on account management, networking, and commercial growth.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers
Develop new business opportunities within the freight forwarding and logistics sector
Manage and grow a portfolio of key customer accounts
Conduct regular client meetings both virtually and face-to-face
Identify and target potential growth accounts and market opportunities
Negotiate pricing and commercial agreements where required
Manage your own sales pipeline and activity levels to achieve KPIs
Maintain accurate records within the CRM system
Provide regular sales reporting and pipeline updates
Work collaboratively with operations, customer service, and finance teams
Represent the business at industry events, networking functions, and exhibitions
Contribute ideas towards marketing initiatives, social media activity, and brand development
What We're Looking For
Experience & Background
Proven experience in sales within freight forwarding, logistics, or cargo services
Strong understanding of international freight operations
Experience developing new business and managing customer accounts
Commercial awareness and confidence negotiating with customers
Skills & Attributes
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Self-motivated with a proactive approach to sales
Strong organisational and time-management abilities
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
IT literate and confident using CRM systems
Results-driven with a positive, professional attitudeWR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.
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Salary description
£28000.00 - £32000.00 per year