Business Sales Development Representative – Freight Forwarding

7 days ago


Kingston upon Hull HU, United Kingdom A.P. SHIPPING LTD Full time £40,000 - £45,000 per year

Location: Hull, HU2 | Employment Type: Full Time | Salary: Competitive base + Commission

About Us:

A.P. Shipping Ltd has been trading for over 30 years, we are Freight Forwarding company providing sea, air, and road transport, customs clearance, and supply chain solutions. We help businesses move goods efficiently and cost effectively, both locally and internationally. We are looking for someone to take us to the next level.

The Role:

We're looking for a field-based Sales Representative to generate new business in the UK. You'll meet clients, build relationships, and offer tailored freight forwarding solutions to companies in import/export, manufacturing, retail, and distribution. This role offers a hybrid approach working remotely with a minimum of 3 days on the road and 1 day in the office per week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Visit and engage potential clients to grow our freight forwarding business.
  • Promote our services: sea, air, and road transport, customs clearance, and warehousing.
  • Work closely with operations to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients.
  • Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years B2B sales experience in freight forwarding, logistics, or transport.
  • Knowledge of import/export, Incoterms, customs, and multimodal transport.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Self-motivated, target-driven, and comfortable working independently.
  • Full driving licence and willingness to travel locally.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive base salary + commission.
  • Company Pension scheme
  • Company vehicle, fuel card, laptop, and phone.
  • Ongoing training in freight forwarding and sales.
  • Flexible, autonomous field-based role with career growth opportunities.
  • 20 days + statutory bank holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Work Location: In person



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