Inside Sales Executive
Job ID: 7395 | Work Model: Full-Time | Contract Type: Permanent | Job Category: Sales / Key Account Management
Role: Inside Sales Executive
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday 0830-1730
Location: Northampton, NN4
Why Join DACHSER?
At DACHSER, we’re a global family powering over 83 million shipments every year—from fashion to life-saving medical supplies. Ranked among the world’s top logistics providers, we don’t just move goods—we keep the world connected.
What really sets us apart? Our people. Here, your ideas matter, your energy fuels success, and you’ll be part of a fast-paced, supportive team that’s shaping the future of logistics.
Purpose Of the Role:
As a Sales Executive, you will play a key role in driving business growth by building and maintaining strong relationships with both existing and prospective customers. You will proactively engage with clients to identify new opportunities, increase revenue, and enhance profitability across DACHSER's services. Working closely with internal teams and our wider network, you will maximise sales opportunities, foster a culture of trust and collaboration, and ensure the delivery of a high-quality service to new, existing, and potential customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop new business opportunities through proactive sales activity and lead generation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers to drive revenue growth.
- Promote and sell DACHSER's full range of transport, logistics and customs services.
- Prepare, negotiate and follow up on quotations to secure new business opportunities.
- Support the onboarding of new customers, ensuring accurate account setup and CRM maintenance.
- Assist with sales campaigns, market research and business development activities.
- Ensure compliance with customs, dangerous goods and operational requirements.
- Resolve customer queries and provide excellent service throughout the customer journey.
- Support customer visits, trade shows and promotional events alongside the sales team.
- Work towards achieving sales targets, KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
The ideal will candidate will have
- Commercial and Financial acumen
- Influence and impact people across all levels in the organisation
- Effective communicator with individuals in all functions within the business written and oral
- Active listening skills
- Ability to manage teams
- Able to work under pressure where needed
- Demonstrated sales success and knowledge of sales concepts, methods and techniques
- Demonstrated success in developing sales plans, analysing profitability of prospects, and the ability to understand the competitive influences and risks associated with individual accounts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to persuade, influence, negotiate and make formal presentations in meetings and training environments
- Good time management techniques
- Able to use MS office, PowerPoint, excel and other PC applications
Benefits That Support You
At DACHSER, we believe in taking care of our people - inside and outside of work. Here’s what you can enjoy as part of our team:
- Free Car Parking - hassle-free parking every day, so your commute is stress-free.
- 25 Days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday – generous time off to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
- Life Assurance - Death in Service benefit to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support to help you manage any personal challenges affecting your wellbeing and work.
- Employee Discounts - from day one, access exclusive deals on holidays, fashion, supermarkets, gyms, insurance, and more.
- Pension Plan - a flexible, tax-efficient pension scheme where you decide your contribution level, helping you plan.
- Health Perks - free eye tests and money-off vouchers to keep you feeling your best.
- Internal Referral Fees - know someone perfect for the team? Earn rewards by referring great talent.
- Long Service Awards - we celebrate and reward your loyalty and commitment over time.
Join Our Inclusive Family
At DACHSER, everyone is welcome. Diversity and equal opportunities are at the heart of who we are. We value the unique qualities each person brings, believing that diverse teams drive innovation and success. Because for us, logistics is a people business - and we can’t wait to meet you.