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!