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 and marine, healthcare, and energy sectors. The RoleThis 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 ResponsibilitiesProspect and generate new business opportunities via telephone, email and LinkedInTarget companies operating within aerospace, cruise and marine, healthcare and energy sectorsQualify prospects with a focus on time-critical requirementsBook meetings and build a structured sales pipelineMaintain accurate CRM recordsSupport follow-up on proposals and opportunitiesAttend meetings and networking events where requiredWhat We''re Looking ForFreight experience is beneficial but not essential. Attitude is everything. Some Sales experience required. You will be:Competitive and financially motivatedComfortable making outbound calls ..... full job details .....