APPRENTICESHIP - Road Logistics Sales Team (Starting 21st October 2024)

at  KuehneNagel

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in the logistics and freight forwarding industry? Look no further! We are currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Road Sales team in Liverpool. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the best in the business and begin your career in sales.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• The minimum entryrequirement for this apprenticeship is Five GCSEs at grades 3 – 9 / A*-Dincluding Maths & English)
• Our company values candidateswho are passionate about providing excellent customer service, have a strongwork ethic, and are able to communicate effectively with others. Good planningand organization skills is important and you will need the ability to multitaskand be a self-starter.
• Previous use ofMicrosoft Outlook and Excel is beneficial.
• Please be aware that thisvacancy does not meet the minimum requirements for visa sponsorship and forapprenticeship funding, candidates must have been resident in the EEA for atleast the last 3 years.
• This is an entrylevel training position. If you are already qualified or experienced in thisarea of work, this is unlikely to be the position for you. However, we wouldwelcome your application for one of our other vacancies which can be found onour website.

YOUR ROLE

Our Road Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel provide hundreds of customers with the services to move their goods across Europe. The sales team work directly to source, engage and maintain our customer base, ensuring that our customers shipments are booked in efficiently and delivered on time. We work with a diverse customer base – you could find yourself shipping Canoes to Croatia or Shoes to Slovakia. Every day is different!This role offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your sales skills, expand your professional network, and contribute to the company’s growth strategy. You will receive comprehensive training and support to excel in a fast-paced and rewarding sales environment.This is not just another job, it’s an exciting opportunity to be a part of something big and make a real difference. So, if you are ready to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best in the business, then we want to hear from you!

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Over the two years you’ll be learning how to:

• Efficiently process bookings from clients and overseas agents on to our system.
• Provide operational support for the Sales Managers when required.
• Liaise with all relevant parties throughout the shipment to organise the movement of goods by providing exceptional customer service ensuring their satisfaction and retention.
• Deal with any issues that may arise during a shipment and ensure the client and/or Sales Manager is updated
• Process sales and purchase invoices of the branch
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in meetings and training sessions
• Make sales calls, engage and onboard new customers
• Analyse sales performance statistics and prepare/deliver customer review meetings