Senior Sales Executive
We are seeking a target-driven, hunter-type Senior Sales Executive to join our dynamic commercial team. This is an external-facing role focused on the North UK region, including Manchester and Liverpool, with bi-weekly field visits. The successful candidate will be based in Birmingham and will report directly to Head of Sales UK.
You will be part of the commercial team, and play a key role in driving growth across our Far East, Indian, and USA services. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a freight forwarding background who is passionate about bulk cargo and container shipping, and who thrives in a KPI-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive new business development across the North UK region
- Manage and grow a portfolio of clients, ideally bringing existing relationships
- Meet and exceed KPIs focused on container volumes and ship boarding metrics
- Collaborate with internal teams and contribute to the expansion of new services
- Represent the company at client meetings, industry events, and quarterly HQ visits
- Report regularly on sales performance and market trends
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in freight forwarding or shipping
- Proven track record in sales and business development
- Strong understanding of bulk cargo, container logistics, and international trade lanes
- Experience with Far East, Indian, and USA services
- Comfortable working in a Korean, family-oriented, respectful corporate culture
- Resilient, self-motivated, and hungry to succeed in a competitive market
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