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Inside Sales

Salary

£14.29 per hour, inc benefits

Location

Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Job type

Temporary

Sector

Graduate

Job ref

X3-1293642

Job posted

Posted 2 days ago

Inside Sales Coordinator (6-Month Contract)

Location: UK
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Start Date: ASAP

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for a motivated and ambitious graduate to join a fast-paced inside sales team on a 5–6 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their career to gain hands-on experience in sales, customer relationship management, and international business operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond promptly to customer enquiries via email and telephone
  • Prepare and deliver competitive quotes by liaising internally and negotiating with customers
  • Proactively follow up on new business opportunities
  • Support the outside sales team on a day-to-day basis
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers in your allocated area
  • Carry out sales administration tasks, including:
    • Creating and updating contracts
    • Managing emails and handling invoice queries
    • Resolving unrated shipments
  • Develop knowledge across multiple trade lanes and equipment types
  • Collaborate effectively with internal teams such as trade, customer services, finance, and operations
  • Occasionally attend customer meetings alongside the outside sales team
  • Provide cover for colleagues during holidays or absence

What We’re Looking For

 

  • Experience in a customer-facing role (e.g. sales, retail, hospitality, or customer service)
  • Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage both customers and internal stakeholders
  • Good IT skills, particularly across Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise in a busy environment
  • A team player who is also self-motivated and proactive
  • A strong interest in sales and a drive to succeed

Desirable (but not essential)

  • Experience working in a sales team environment
  • Exposure to shipping, logistics, or freight forwarding

Why Apply?

  • Great entry-level opportunity for graduates looking to build a sales career
  • Hands-on experience in a commercial, fast-moving environment
  • Opportunity to develop negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture

If you’re enthusiastic, driven, and ready to kick-start your career in sales, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now for an immediate start!

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