Salary
£35,000-£40,000 per year, inc benefits
Location
Hounslow West, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Job type
Permanent, Full time
Sector
Transport, logistics & supply chain
Job ref
X3-1295084
Job posted
Posted 10 hours ago
Field Sales Executive – Freight Forwarding (Air, Sea & Road)
Location: Field-based
Salary: £35,000 basic + high commission
The Company
A growing and ambitious freight forwarding business specialising in domestic and international logistics solutions across air, sea, and road.
The Role
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Field Sales Executive to drive new business growth and manage client relationships within the freight forwarding sector.
This is a target-driven, field-based role where you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and delivering tailored logistics solutions to customers.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively identify and win new business across air, sea, and road freight services
Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closing deals
Conduct regular face-to-face client meetings to build and maintain strong relationships
Develop and manage a structured pipeline of new business opportunities
Prepare and present competitive quotations and tailored logistics solutions
Work closely with internal operations teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients
Maintain consistent sales activity, follow-ups, and accurate pipeline reporting
Understand customer requirements and identify opportunities for long-term growth
About You
Proven track record in freight forwarding sales / logistics business development
Strong understanding of air, sea, and road freight services
Confident in a field-based, client-facing sales role
Commercially aware with experience in pricing, margins, and closing deals
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage your own territory
What’s in it for you?
£35,000 basic salary with uncapped commission
Strong earning potential for high performers
Autonomy to manage your own territory and pipeline
Opportunity to join a growing business with genuine career progression
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