Internal Sales Executive

Our client is a well respected Freight Forwarder and provides and comprehensive worldwide Freight Forwarding service to UK Manufacturers, Exports and Importers who demand a cost effective service together with a high degree of personal attention. The main day to day responsibilities will be to build and develop existing client relationships and maximise business potential and calculate Air, Road and Sea Freight quotations. Experience and Skills : Not essential - Multi-modal freight forwarding experience, ideally with an export bias.Alternatively export sales experience.Either Sales / customer service or Operations experience.Proven success of handling and calculating RFQ''s and tender submissions.Experience of negotiating with clients and or suppliers.Key account management experience with proven success of developing relationships.Experience of calculating KPI reports.Experience of face to face client and supplier meeting.Good administrative skills.Good numerical skills.Good IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with a positive and engaging personality. Will have an excellent telephone manner and a strong work ethic. Someone who is able to keep calm under pressure. Good bonus initative. ..... full job details .....