Sales Support
Location
Ipswich, United Kingdom, East of England
Job Type
Permanent
Hours of work
Fulltime
Salary
£24,784 - 28,000 Per annum
Sales Support – Ipswich
Competitive salary and bonus
Free Parking
Pension
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 24 after 2 years’ service
Death in service
Socials
This is a great opportunity for a friendly, organised, and motivated Sales Support professional to join a busy Commercial team within a global logistics business.
The role is all about supporting the sales function, keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, and helping turn opportunities into long-term customer relationships. Working closely with colleagues across the business, the Sales Support role plays a key part in delivering great service from first contact through to onboarding.
The ideal candidate enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in being organised, and likes variety in their day. They’re proactive, customer-focused, and happy juggling multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
What the role involves
- Supporting the Commercial and wider Sales teams with day-to-day activity
- Researching and coordinating new sales opportunities
- Helping onboard new customers, including financial and compliance setup
- Keeping the CRM system accurate and up to date
- Working with internal teams to smoothly introduce new accounts
- Assisting with marketing-generated leads
- Attending trade shows, exhibitions, and networking events
- Learning and maintaining knowledge of multimodal logistics services
- Helping prepare customer-focused proposals and reports
What they’re looking for
- Experience in sales support, sales administration, or logistics operations
- A basic understanding of international trade and Incoterms
- Strong organisation and communication skills
- A positive team player with a customer-first attitude
- Comfortable working to deadlines and managing multiple tasks
This role would suit someone who enjoys being part of a supportive team, wants to build a career in commercial logistics, and likes making a real difference to how customers are looked after.