Sales Executive - South West

Due to increased global growth, we are seeking a Sales Executive to be part of our UK sales team, covering the South Western region, selling all modes of freight. This role is remote, but some office attendance may be required. The role would suit a candidate based in the Bristol/Swindon/Gloucester area.

The role will require frequent travel across our South West region, therefore a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is required. 

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm (inclusive of one-hour unpaid lunch).

Salary:  £36,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience) + £5,000 per annum car allowance + competitive bonus structure based on targets and company growth

ALPI UK are looking for a sales professional who can demonstrate that they can:

• Focus and drive to achieve targets
• Identify sales opportunities whilst profiling all new businesses to understand intricately how we can support with freight / customs
• Represent the company in the best possible light with internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively scope new business opportunities
• Track & manage the CRM system, ensuring ongoing liaison with existing clients & follow up of prospective customers
• Demonstrate a track record of developing and enhancing current client portfolios
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and overseas agents
• Demonstrate technical selling skills and product knowledge
• Display excellent communication skills that include the ability to influence and negotiate where required

Skills, Experience and Competencies

• Preferred at least 2 years working experience in sales, within the freight industry
• Knowledge and experience of Import/Export multimodal business
• Demonstrate high quality communication skills along with good presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Excel as well as have general PC knowledge
• Good understanding of logistics processes and procedures
• Must be able to prioritise and organise own workload with attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be flexible with their working hours, with the ability to work from home

Essential

• Must have Rights to Work in the UK
• Driver License 
• Access to a vehicle

Company Benefits

• Along with 20 days annual leave + Public holidays and yearly pension review we offer the following benefits:
• Car allowance
• Confidential EAP platform for you and your immediate family members as spouse/partners and children aged 16 to 24 in full-time education, living in the same household
• Access to our Employee Discounts and Benefits, which includes Grocery Shopping, Holidays, Movies, Sports, Wellness and many more
• After completing six months’ service, Alpi UK Death in Service equal to three times your annual salary
• After one year’s service employees are eligible to join the Private Medical Scheme (application process required)
• After one year’s service company contributions increase 9% for the Group personal Pension Plan
• Independent Financial Advice – Alpi offers every employee the opportunity to have a free 30-minute annual pension and investment review meeting with our independent financial advisor.
• Holiday loyalty days up to a maximum of 5 days (1 per each full year of employment completed)

About Us

The ALPI Group is a recognized player in the Freight Forwarding and Transportation Industry who also specializes in the Supply Chain and Logistics Solutions. Albini & Pitigliani, our parent company in Italy, forms the basis of the acronym ALPI.

With 70 years of history, our company has established best-practice standards in ground transportation, air and ocean shipments, customs clearance, and supply chain management. Still a family run company where people are treated as people, not numbers and considered for their value. With unchanged passion we strive to balance a growing company in a highly competitive industry, with family ethics and social responsibility.

Alpi UK is part of the Albini & Pitigliani Group (cliccare sul bottone "Candidati ora")