Inside Sales Executive

Description:

Role: Inside Sales Executive

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 0830 – 1730 Monday to Friday

Location: Northampton, NN4

Why work for DACHSER?

We’re a family-owned global logistics provider delivering over 83 million shipments a year, including everything from fashion, DIY, chemicals to medical equipment. Internationally, we are among the top 15 logistics providers in terms of sales revenue. We combine and integrate the world's most intelligent logistics network capabilities that keep the global economy running – today and tomorrow. DACHSER is a diverse, innovative and energetic workplace where everyone's ideas are always welcomed and considered. We strive to keep the family sentiment running through the business which creates an exciting, ambitious and supportive work ethic. Whether you are looking at opportunities in operations, as part of our Regional Office or support teams, we offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

27 Days Holiday + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme & Health Benefits

Employee Discount Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance benefit

Purpose Of The Role:

The key purpose of an Inside Sales Executive is to develop and increase sales opportunities for the business. You’ll maximise on strong, effective working relationships with both existing and potential customers. An Inside Sales Executive will analyse customer requirements and provide advice or quotations for the most suitable mode of transport while increasing revenue and profit for the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research & source potential sales opportunities

• Use proactive telesales techniques to increase sales & promote our network/services

• Raise quotes & tariffs accurately within business standard format

• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure successful operating of customer accounts • Effective resolution of all sales queries

• Provide support to outside sales colleagues

Skills & Experience:

• Target driven

• Sales motivated

• Ability to influence others

• Excellent problem solving skills

• Effective working in pressure environment

• Ability to build close professional relationships

• Familiar with logistics sector within network/forwarding (desirable)