Overview

We are seeking a Sales Executive to join ALPI UK's UK Sales team, covering Oxford, Reading, Guildford, South West Essex, Kent and the Greater London region, selling all modes of freight.

This position will be based under the Basildon or London Heathrow office. While the role is primarily remote, regular office attendance will be required. We are open to informal flexible working arrangements, such as working from home.

The role will require frequent travel across several regions, therefore a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is required.

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm (inclusive of one-hour unpaid lunch)

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus £5,000 per annum car allowance and a competitive bonus structure based on targets and company growth

Responsibilities

• Focus and drive to achieve targets
• Identify sales opportunities whilst profiling all new businesses to understand intricately how we can support with freight / customs
• Represent the company in the best possible light with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively scope new business opportunities
• Track & manage the CRM system, ensuring ongoing liaison with existing clients & follow up of prospective customers
• Demonstrate a track record of developing and enhancing current client portfolios
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and overseas agents
• Demonstrate technical selling skills and product knowledge
• Display excellent communication skills that include the ability to influence and negotiate where required

Skills, Experience and Competencies

• Preferred at least 2 years working experience in sales, within the freight industry
• Knowledge and experience of Import/Export multimodal business
• Demonstrate high quality communication skills along with good presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Excel as well as have general PC knowledge
• Good understanding of logistics processes and procedures
• Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be flexible with their working hours, with the ability to work from home
• Must have Right to Work in the UK
• Driver License
• Access to a vehicle

Company Benefits

• 20 days annual leave, plus public holidays and yearly pension review
• Confidential EAP platform for you and your immediate family members
• Access to our Employee Discounts and Benefits, including groceries, holidays, movies, sports and wellness
• Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary after six months’ service
• Private Medical Scheme after one year’s service (application required)
• Group personal Pension Plan contributions increase after one year of service
• Independent Financial Advice – a free 30-minute annual pension and investment review
• Holiday loyalty days up to a maximum of 5 days (1 additional day on the anniversary of your join date)

About Us

The ALPI Group is a recognised player in the Freight Forwarding and Transportation Industry, specialising in Supply Chain and Logistics Solutions. Albini & Pitigliani, our parent company in Italy, forms the basis of the acronym ALPI.

With 80 years of history, we have established best-practice standards in ground transportation, air and ocean shipments, customs clearance, and supply chain management. Still a family-run company where people are treated as people, not numbers, and valued for their contribution. We strive to balance a growing company with family ethics and social responsibility.

Alpi UK is part of the Albini & Pitigliani Group: www.alpiworld.com

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, Business Development, and General Business
• Industries: Freight and Package Transportation