via reed · 3 June 2026 ·13 days ago

Sales Executive

Adore Recruitment
Basildon Full-time GBP 25,000 – 30,000
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Looking for a Real Career, Not Just Another Sales Job?

Are you currently in an entry-level sales role and looking for a genuine career with structured training, progression, and long-term earning potential?

Perhaps you're working in telesales and wondering what your next step is. If you have the right drive, personality, and ambition to succeed, we want to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to join a growing Freight Forwarding company in Basildon that offers formal training, planned progression, and a genuine career path. If you're looking for more than just another sales role and want to build a respected career within a thriving industry, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Basildon

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Sector: Freight Forwarding

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 Basic Salary + Quarterly Commission + Discretionary Bonus

What You'll Receive

Quarterly Commission: 2.5% of Profit (commission percentage doubles with each promotion)

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

David Lloyd Membership Discount

Quarterly Company Events, including team socials, Flight Club, drinks in London and more

Energetic and supportive sales floor environment

Formal training programme

Structured career development and progression opportunities

Long-term earning potential

About the Company

An expanding, fast-paced Freight Forwarding company based in Basildon with an excellent reputation within the industry. The business is committed to developing talented individuals and promoting from within.

The Role

We are looking for a confident, driven, and ambitious individual to join the team. Previous experience in a targeted sales or telesales environment is needed along with the right attitude, personality, and desire to succeed

Guided by your team members and an experienced Head of Desk, you will learn how to develop new business opportunities, build relationships with customers, and progress into a successful career within freight forwarding.

Key Responsibilities

Contacting inbound and outbound leads via phone, email, and social media

Making proactive sales calls daily to businesses

Understanding customer requirements and providing suitable solutions

Gathering market intelligence and identifying industry trends

Promoting company services and new developments

What We're Looking For

Experience in a sales or telesales environment

Candidates with drive, personality, and ambition will be

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

A positive, confident, and determined attitude

Self-motivated with a desire to achieve and progress

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Logistics or Freight Forwarding experience is beneficial but not essential

This is a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career. Full training will be provided, and a clear progression plan is in place for ambitious individuals who want to develop their skills, increase their earnings, and move up through the business.

If you're looking for a role where hard work is recognised, progression is planned, and your career development is taken seriously, get in touch today.

Start your career now !!!

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