Sales & Development Executive
GRS · Tilbury, Essex
Sales & Development Executive at GRS, based in Tilbury, Essex, paying £25,000 - £35,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £25,000 - £35,000 per annum
- Location
- Tilbury, Essex
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 15 hours ago
- Closes
- 26 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Business Development
44% below the typical rate for business development
Reference 39
About the role
We're currently seeking a proactive Sales & Development Executive with familiarity in (or the aptitude to acquire) all transportation modes to expand our bustling team.
Essential qualifications for the ideal candidate:
- Preferably a minimum of 2 years' experience in marketing marine, air, and ground freight within a forwarding context
- Demonstrated experience in sales and developmental roles
- Comprehensive understanding of the Global freight landscape
- Effective negotiation abilities
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and a congenial demeanor
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
- A resilient and collaborative team player
- Outstanding proficiency in English and Mathematics
Job duties and responsibilities:
- Cultivate your own business leads and act upon those shared by Sales and Operations counterparts
- Cultivate new sales opportunities, encompassing FCL/LCL ocean freight, air freight, road freight, both imports, and exports
- Adaptability to work both within the office and in field settings
- A track record of securing transferable business would be advantageous
- Competent in preparing quotations with accurate clauses
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 0900-1700hrs
Reference: 39 · Posted 15 hours ago · Closes 26 Oct 2026 · Listed via GRS
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