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Trainee Sales Executive

Where

Grays

Type

Permanent

Salary

23000 Annual

About the role

Our client is looking for an ambitious newcomer who wants to build a career in freight and logistics sales. No prior experience is required, and full training will be provided from day one.

You'll join a commercial team where you'll gradually take ownership of customer relationships and sales activity, starting with the fundamentals and developing from there.

What you'll be doing

  • Learning the essentials of the freight and logistics industry, including key terminology
  • Getting to grips with internal operating and quoting systems
  • Communicating with customers, suppliers, and overseas agents
  • Preparing quotations and following up on sales opportunities
  • Building customer relationships and developing your commercial instincts
  • Supporting the wider team with day-to-day admin and operational tasks

What they're looking for

This suits a school or college leaver who's personable, driven, and ready to work. You'll need to be:

  • Confident using Outlook and writing professional emails
  • A competent typist with strong attention to detail
  • Familiar with Excel basics and comfortable researching online
  • An excellent communicator, particularly on the phone
  • Organised, punctual, and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Genuinely motivated to grow a long-term career in freight

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