Sales Executive

  • eTalent
  • Portishead, Somerset
  • Aug 05, 2025
Full time Sales & Marketing

Job Description

Sales Executive - Freight & Logistics

If you're confident on the phone, love making connections, and want to earn what you're worth this one's for you.

Our client is a well-established, fast-growing freight forwarding business with roots going back nearly 30 years. Family-owned but far from old-fashioned, they combine a strong reputation in the logistics industry with a progressive, people-first culture. Their team is friendly, agile and committed, and now they re looking to bring in a Sales Executive who s as ambitious as they are.

This is a genuine opportunity to join a thriving business during a key phase of expansion. You ll be working with a huge bank of warm leads, many of which are from previous clients or active prospects, so you won t be stuck in a cold-calling wilderness but make no mistake, this is a high-energy role. You ll need drive, tenacity, and a strong phone presence. If you love talking, connecting, and closing, you ll love this job.

What You ll Be Doing:

  • Contacting warm leads (and some colder ones) from an extensive in-house database built over 10+ years.
  • Making outbound calls to introduce the company s logistics services (Road, Sea, Air, and Express).
  • Following up on quotes and reactivating old accounts.
  • Researching new prospects and identifying decision-makers.
  • Converting interest into clients through phone, email, LinkedIn, and face-to-face meetings.
  • Updating the CRM with activity and outcomes.

What They re Looking For:

  • A natural communicator confident, chatty, and great on the phone.
  • Resilient, persistent, and not afraid of a few knock-backs.
  • Self-motivated and target-driven (this is a commission-based role you ll need to be hungry).
  • Able to understand client needs and offer tailored solutions.
  • Someone who enjoys the buzz of sales and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What s In It For You

  • £25,000 £30,000 salary (pro rata)
  • Uncapped commission and bonus scheme your earning potential is in your hands
  • Company pension
  • Flexible working hours
  • Health and wellbeing programme
  • Gym membership and on-site gym
  • On-site parking
  • Clear route for development and promotion

This is a business that rewards effort, encourages growth, and values work-life balance. You ll be part of a team where your input matters, your success is recognised, and your development is actively supported.

Ready to pick up the phone and start earning

Apply now through our client s dedicated recruitment process interviews happening soon.