Junior Sales Executive Ecommerce

DG International; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company based in Tilbury is seeking a Junior Sales Executive to drive business growth through lead generation and client relationship management. This entry-level role emphasizes cold calling, product presentations, and achieving sales targets. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills, resilience, and a proactive approach. The company offers a competitive remuneration package, including free gym membership and a pension contribution scheme, along with employee perks such as snacks and social events.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Private medical care

Employer pension contribution

Free snacks

Employee of the month bonuses

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales or customer service is advantageous.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Familiarity with CRM software and MS Office suite is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities through various means.
• Assist senior sales staff with lead qualification and meeting scheduling.
• Maintain client relationships for repeat business.

Skills

Sales experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Motivation

Resilience

Tools

CRM software

MS Office suite

Job description

The guiding principle of Pro Carrier is to allow our customers to find sending their goods to and from anywhere in the world as easy and streamlined as possible across a range of offerings and all modes of transport.

Formerly known as DG International, the company was established in 2009 to provide high levels of customer service to a range of clients importing into the UK from Asia via sea and air. The company has grown rapidly since then and now offers a range of logistics services across diverse industry sectors.

Pro Carrier’s growth has been underpinned by a commitment to a set of shared values that creates a high-performance culture. We have employed self-motivated people who are empowered to make decisions to accelerate our growth.

Pro Carrier is poised for significant growth, with a strategy to grow to double in size over next three years, with Pro Carrier being at the forefront of that plan. The leadership team is experienced, dynamic and client-centric, and the focus for growth is around new technology offerings that compliment current services and additional market share from emerging markets.

Your new role:

A Junior Sales Executive is an entry-level professional responsible for driving business growth by generating leads, qualifying prospects, and supporting senior staff in closing deals. They typically engage in cold calling, relationship building, product presentations, and meeting sales KPIs. This role requires strong communication skills, resilience, and a desire to learn sales techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively identifying new business opportunities through cold calling, email campaigns, networking, and industry events
• Assisting senior sales staff by qualifying leads, scheduling meetings, and performing product demonstrations.
• Maintaining relationships with existing clients to encourage repeat business and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Utilizing CRM systems to track sales activity, record client data, and produce performance reports.
• Working towards and achieving individual, monthly, and quarterly sales targets.

What you\'ll need to succeed:

• Previous experience in sales, customer service, or a target-driven environment is advantageous, though many roles are open to entry-level candidates
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for negotiating and presenting.
• Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and MS Office suite.
• Highly motivated, resilient, goal-oriented, and capable of working under pressure.

Personal abilities/skills:

• Positive approach
• Communication skills are paramount
• Ability to work in a fast moving, dynamic environment
• Manage developments to time frames

What You\'ll Get in Return

In return, you can expect to be given considerable responsibility for implementation and work closely with a small leadership team where your efforts and success will be noticed.

We offer a competitive remuneration package, including free gym membership, private medical care and an employer pension contribution of 5% (based on the employee contributing 5%). We also offer free snacks (Chocolate, Fruit, Crisps, Protein Bars, Protein Shakes, Soft drinks etc) Pay day treats (free lunch or breakfast on us!), Company social events via our social committee, Employee of the month awards (a £500 bonus if you win!) plus many more!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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