Job Description

Inside Sales Coordinator (6-Month Contract)

Location: UKSalary: £26,000 per annumStart Date: ASAP

About the Opportunity

We're looking for a motivated and ambitious graduate to join a fast-paced inside sales team on a 5-6 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their career to gain hands-on experience in sales, customer relationship management, and international business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to customer enquiries via email and telephone
• Prepare and deliver competitive quotes by liaising internally and negotiating with customers
• Proactively follow up on new business opportunities
• Support the outside sales team on a day-to-day basis
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers in your allocated area
• Carry out sales administration tasks, including:
  • Creating and updating contracts
  • Managing emails and handling invoice queries
  • Resolving unrated shipments
• Develop knowledge across multiple trade lanes and equipment types
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams such as trade, customer services, finance, and operations
• Occasionally attend customer meetings alongside the outside sales team
• Provide cover for colleagues during holidays or absence

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a customer-facing role (e.g. sales, retail, hospitality, or customer service)
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage both customers and internal stakeholders
• Good IT skills, particularly across Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise in a busy environment
• A team player who is also self-motivated and proactive
• A strong interest in sales and a drive to succeed

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience working in a sales team environment
• Exposure to shipping, logistics, or freight forwarding

Why Apply?

• Great entry-level opportunity for graduates looking to build a sales career
• Hands-on experience in a commercial, fast-moving environment
• Opportunity to develop negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Collaborative and supportive team culture

If you're enthusiastic, driven, and ready to kick-start your career in sales, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now for an immediate start!