Sales Executive

Sales Executive – LHR

Due to increased global growth, we are seeking for a Sales Executive to be part of our Sales team with our London Heathrow Office based in Slough of ALPI UK Ltd.
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 08.30 hours – 17.30 hours – one-hour unpaid lunch

Salary: Up to £32,000
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, that is where the acronym ALPI comes from.
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.
We 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
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and overseas agents
• Demonstrate technical selling skills and product knowledge
• Excellent communication skills that include the ability to influence and negotiate where required

Skills, Experience and Competencies

• At least 2+ years working experience in International Sales
• Proven travelling sales experience, gained ideally within the Freight Forwarding sector
• Knowledge and experience of Import/Export multimodal business
• Knowledge/skills required for Road, Air and Ocean Freight sales and products
• Demonstrate quality communication skills along with good presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft packages especially Ms Excel and 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.

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 Perks, 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.
• Holiday loyalty days up to a maximum of 5 days (1 per each full year of employment completed)

If you feel this role is for you, please email us a copy of your CV to [email protected]
We actively encourage and promote diversity and are committed to equal opportunities for all.
Alpi UK is part of the Albini & Pitigliani Group www.alpiworld.com #Alpiness.