Sales Executive - Freight Forwarding
Location: Christchurch Central, Canterbury
Job Type: Full time
Join Taurus Logistics and take ownership of your sales success
Opportunity to influence and improve processes
Great base salary package + commission
About Taurus Logistics
Taurus Logistics is an established freight and logistics business providing tailored international freight solutions to a diverse customer base. With strong relationships across shipping lines and overseas agents, Taurus Logistics prides itself on delivering responsive, customer-focused service and finding the right freight solution for every customer.
Taurus Logistics is looking for an experienced, commercially driven internal sales professional who knows how to turn a conversation into a closed deal. You'll work closely with customers to understand their requirements, recognise buying signals and guide them through to a decision.
What you'll be doing
Manage inbound website and phone enquiries and respond quickly
Prepare accurate, profitable freight quotes
Proactively follow up quotes and close the sale
Build strong relationships with customers, shipping lines and overseas agents
Understand customer needs and buying signals, guiding them through to a decision
Provide a high level of customer service throughout the sales process
Negotiate competitive freight costs with overseas agents and shipping lines
Ensure sold jobs are handed over to operations with all required information
Monitor customer feedback and identify opportunities to improve the sales process
Bring new ideas and challenge existing processes to help streamline processes
About you
Strong, proven sales experience
A background in freight forwarding, logistics or international shipping
A proven track record of closing deals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional customer focus and relationship-building ability
The ability to recognise buying signals and move customers towards a decision
Commercial awareness and an understanding of margins and profitability
A competitive mindset and genuine desire to earn
Apply now or get in touch with Hannah Barclay at Graham Consulting for a confidential conversation, hannah@grahamconsulting.co.nz.
Please note that all applications will be reviewed; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions regarding your application, please don't hesitate to contact the consultant listed above.