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Posted 05 August, 2026

Field Sales Executive

Reed
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Field Sales Executive – Freight Forwarding (Air, Sea & Road)

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Location: Field-based

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Salary: £35,000 basic + high commission

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The Company

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A growing and ambitious freight forwarding business specialising in domestic and international logistics solutions across air, sea, and road.

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The Role

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An exciting opportunity for an experienced Field Sales Executive to drive new business growth and manage client relationships within the freight forwarding sector. This is a target-driven, field-based role where you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and delivering tailored logistics solutions to customers.

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Key Responsibilities

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    Proactively identify and win new business across air, sea, and road freight services

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    Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closing deals

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    Conduct regular face-to-face client meetings to build and maintain strong relationships

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    Develop and manage a structured pipeline of new business opportunities

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    Prepare and present competitive quotations and tailored logistics solutions

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    Work closely with internal operations teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients

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    Maintain consistent sales activity, follow-ups, and accurate pipeline reporting

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    Understand customer requirements and identify opportunities for long-term growth

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About You

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    Proven track record in freight forwarding sales / logistics business development

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    Strong understanding of air, sea, and road freight services

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    Confident in a field-based, client-facing sales role

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    Commercially aware with experience in pricing, margins, and closing deals

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    Excellent communication and negotiation skills

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    Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage your own territory

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What’s in it for you?

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    £35,000 basic salary with uncapped commission

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    Strong earning potential for high performers

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    Autonomy to manage your own territory and pipeline

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    Opportunity to join a growing business with genuine career progression

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