Apprenticeship in Road Logistics Sales

4 weeks ago

Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom Kuehne+Nagel Full time

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Road Sales team in a challenging and rewarding career in the logistics and freight forwarding industry.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the best in the business and begin your career in sales.

Our Road Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel provide hundreds of customers with the services to move their goods across Europe.

The sales team work directly to source, engage and maintain our customer base, ensuring that our customers shipments are booked in efficiently and delivered on time.

We work with a diverse customer base – you could find yourself shipping goods to various destinations.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your sales skills, expand your professional network, and contribute to the company's growth strategy.

You will receive comprehensive training and support to excel in a fast-paced and rewarding sales environment.

This is not just another job, it's an exciting opportunity to be a part of something big and make a real difference.

Our 24-month Apprenticeship programme is designed to provide you with the perfect blend of practical on-the-job training and study towards the Sales Level 4 Apprenticeship standard.

You will work within a successful Sales team while learning everything you need to know to be a top sales performer.

In the first part of your apprenticeship, you will focus on getting to grips with delivering excellent customer service, and in the second part, you will build on this foundation to develop specialist Sales skills.

You may even be given your own Customer Service or Sales Account to manage.

Over the two years, you'll be learning how to:

  • Efficiently process bookings from clients and overseas agents on to our system.
  • Provide operational support for the Sales Managers when required.
  • Liaise with all relevant parties throughout the shipment to organise the movement of goods by providing exceptional customer service.
  • Deal with any issues that may arise during a shipment and ensure the client and/or Sales Manager is updated.
  • Process sales and purchase invoices of the branch.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and participate in meetings and training sessions.
  • Make sales calls, engage and onboard new customers.
  • Analyse sales performance statistics and prepare/deliver customer review meetings.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about providing excellent customer service, have a strong work ethic, and are able to communicate effectively with others.

Good planning and organization skills are important, and you will need the ability to multitask and be a self-starter.

Previous use of Microsoft Outlook and Excel is beneficial.

This is an entry-level training position, and we welcome applications from candidates who are eager to learn and develop their skills.

We offer a competitive starting salary, attractive benefits, and an Apprentice NUS discount card.

You will be supported throughout your journey by a network of mentors, line managers, and previous apprentices.

They will help you achieve your qualifications and progress along your apprenticeship journey.

We are excited to offer you a chance to join our amazing group of apprentices and take the first step towards a bright future.

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