Job Description

UGL WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS - Internal Sales Executive - Office Based Air, Ocean, -

(Must have UK freight experience)

- ( M.I.O.C) Building Manchester.

UGL WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS an independent freight forwarder, specialising in transporting freight all over the globe. Our many services include general forwarding by sea, air and land, customs brokerage, haulage and warehousing, imports and exports to and from any UK port to any destination worldwide.

We are looking for enthusiastic Internal Sales / Operational person to join our team in Manchester.

Job Purpose (

Must have UK freight forwarding experience)

To support BDM Team with quotations and Identify and develop new business opportunities across a range of market sectors via air and ocean Road / from all areas of the world. experience in Far East markets an advantage.

The role includes quotation and negotiations along with involvement in the implementation process , continued client contact with further development of other lanes of traffic. Generate and follow up of sales leads to a successful conclusion

Regular calls to new and current clients . develop a pipeline of business which can be converted into tangible business for the company

Principle Accountabilities/Tasks

1.

Ensure that potential clients are profitable and margins are maximised via quotes and tenders.

2.

To plan and implement a program of visits to existing and potential clients to

create and maintain awareness of the company's product range and to ensure

complete client satisfaction.

3.

To abide with UK law, and policies and procedures set by the company.

5.

Identify sales opportunities and negotiate within established policies to obtain

orders which meet sales objectives covering volume mix and margins.

6.

To develop a list of potential Target Accounts who have regular business which can be approached throughout the year as the backbone of all sales activities. Ideally to win their business.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Highly numerate and literate

Excellent understanding of Import / Export procedures and principles

Being able to quote both ocean and air import and export including surcharges an advantage

Targeting appropriate companies, monitoring sector activity and arranging client visits in a methodical manner

Winning new business and retaining /expanding existing business

Preparation with the team for tenders, responding and completion of tenders as part of the team

PC skills in word processing, spreadsheets and presentations

Confident, articulate and well presented

Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

An understanding of the HMRC regime an advantage

The use of Power Point presentations an advantage

Work office based (M.I.O.C) but will required to go out and visit customers for updates from time to time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Freight Forwarding in the UK: 2 years (required) Logistics / Transport in the UK: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Manchester M22 (required)
Work Location: In person