Sales Coordinator (Shipping) – London

Sales Coordinator (Shipping) – Perm – London

We are looking for an individual to work for a leading shipping company within their London office as a Sales Coordinator. You will be working within the Business department with focus on International Container Shipping. Previous Shipping experience isn’t required but would be advantageous.

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Quote customers and file special quotations
• Assist external sales with follow up on sales calls and accompany external sales calls when required
• Generate new business through telephone sales
• Monitor support of each account and liaise with external sales
• Maintain and update account profiles to ensure information is accurate and current
• Gather information related to local import/export trade through follow up of sales leads, trade journals, trade shows and personal contacts
• Research sales area to gain new sales leads/customers
• Prepare reports as and when requested
• Work closely with external sales to ensure that budgets/targets are met
• Maintain and update E-Commerce when required.

For this position, you will need:

• Legal right to work in UK
• Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure
• Familiar with Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• To be honest, responsible and to be able to work on your own initiative as well as to be a great team worker
• Previous shipping experience is an advantage but not necessary
• GCSE Mathematics and English, higher qualifications are advantageous

This role is working full-time hours. A competitive salary is offered, along with an excellent benefits package.

If the Sales Coordinator opportunity sounds of interest and you would like to apply or find out more, please send an updated copy of your CV to snichols@navis-consulting.com.

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