Full job descriptionInside Sales Coordinator (6-Month Contract)
Location: UK
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Start 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!