We are looking for a commercially minded candidate who is keen to identifying and pursue business opportunities whilst building strong client relationships, managing sales processes, analysing market trends, and researching potential lead streams. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive commercial growth and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Duties and Responsibilities
Identifying new markets, advertising support and contacting potential Customers
Provide quotes for direct customers and freight forwarders for potential work
Use Export/Import formulas and check for market position to confirm prices to customers.
Negotiate freight rates with carriers where necessary
Follow up quotations to customers; request feedback for awareness of the areas not seen as competitive
Forward new orders to Operational teams to take over and process
Maintain and update CRM contact details and remove incorrect or outdated contact information
Review historical records to obtain potential customer details leads and points of contact
Create New Customer page on CRM once first order has been confirmed
Monitor and review existing customers volumes and patterns, including pinch points, success rates and carrier performance on a monthly basis
Liaise with existing customers on a quarterly basis to discuss current work and any upcoming needs
Hours
37.5 hours per week (1 hour lunch break) with flexibility of working between the hours of 7.30am – 5.30pm when the office is open
Hybrid – After 3-month probation – Mon & Friday home working. Tues, Wed, Thurs in office
Salary & Reward
£30,000 - £35,000
20 days holiday + BH increasing to 25 days +BH after 1 year of service
Company events
Company pension
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
Salary description
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per year