Commercial Administrator

TN United Kingdom; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in logistics is seeking a Commercial Administrator to join their expanding team. In this dynamic role, you will handle customer inquiries, assist with sales, and manage commercial administration tasks. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a passion for delivering excellent customer service. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, matched pension contributions, and opportunities for progression within a supportive environment. Join a company that values innovation and sustainability in the logistics sector.

Benefits

Matched employee/employer pension contribution

Additional Annual Leave

Life & death in service insurance

Certified Training Courses

Additional Company Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSE in Maths and English, preferably with business admin qualification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Handling customer inquiries and feedback.
• Assisting the commercial department with costing exercises.
• Conducting market research on competitors and trends.

Skills

Sales

People Management

Communication

Numeracy

Microsoft Office

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Business Administration Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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With over 50 years’ experience in the logistics industry McCulla Ireland are one of the country’s leading providers of ambient, chilled and frozen logistics solutions throughout Ireland, the United Kingdom and Europe.

We currently have Operating Centres across Northern Ireland and Ireland, with further plans for expansion. McCulla has over 300 employees working across our Transport, Warehousing, Customs and Green Bioenergy Operations. There is an ever-growing modern fleet consisting of over 120 vehicles and 200 trailers operating our just in time service with environmental sustainability at the forefront of everything we do and making us unique in the market for our customers. We are expanding our commercial team due to continued growth and business opportunities in the sector.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business and for someone looking to assist with all commercial business activities in a fast-paced environment.

About The Role

The Role:

Handling customer inquiries, and feedback.

Liaising with clients & customers to understand their needs and assist with sales.

Assisting the commercial department undertaking costing exercises for new and existing business across Transport, Warehousing & Customs.

Commercial administration duties including project control, updating customer databases and record keeping.

Conducting market research to gather information on competitors, trends, and industry news.

Assisting in the identification of potential business opportunities and customer leads.

Managing and maintaining sales databases and sales progress reporting.

Provide support and assist in other departmental activities as required.

Criteria:

Minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English, preferably with a business administration qualification.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of numeracy.

Excellent Computer Literacy with experience of using Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.

The creation and maintenance of spread sheets to record manipulate and present information.

Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, project teams, and existing and new clients.

Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

Must be confident, resourceful, highly organised and be able to work on own initiative.

Terms:

Full Time Permanent Role.

General Office Hours 8.00am – 5.00pm (1 hour Lunch break)

Competitive Salary & Progression.

Matched employee / employer pension contribution.

Additional Annual Leave (Service Based).

Life & death in service insurance.

Certified Training Courses.

Additional Company Benefits.

Skills Needed

Sales, People

About The Company

With more than 50 years’ experience, McCulla Ireland is a leading provider of ambient, chilled and frozen logistics and storage solutions. Established in 1969, we are now a second generation family-owned business which has shown great resilience, adaptability and innovation over the years. Today, we have three strategically-placed facilities in Lisburn, Dublin and Mallusk, and are the market leader for groupage coming from the UK onto the island of Ireland.We have diversified significantly over the years from the original core business of standard refrigerated haulage into a fully integrated cold supply chain, including cold storage and bespoke logistics solutions for customers of all sizes. Services include product collection, storage, picking-to-order and delivery by the box, pallet, or full load to anywhere in the UK, Ireland and the rest of continental Europe.

Job Description

Commercial Administrator

With over 50 years’ experience in the logistics industry McCulla Ireland are one of the country’s leading providers of ambient, chilled and frozen logistics solutions throughout Ireland, the United Kingdom and Europe.

We currently have Operating Centres across Northern Ireland and Ireland, with further plans for expansion. McCulla has over 300 employees working across our Transport, Warehousing, Customs and Green Bioenergy Operations. There is an ever-growing modern fleet consisting of over 120 vehicles and 200 trailers operating our just in time service with environmental sustainability at the forefront of everything we do and making us unique in the market for our customers. We are expanding our commercial team due to continued growth and business opportunities in the sector.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business and for someone looking to assist with all commercial business activities in a fast-paced environment.

About The Role

The Role:

• Handling customer inquiries, and feedback.

• Liaising with clients & customers to understand their needs and assist with sales.

• Assisting the commercial department undertaking costing exercises for new and existing business across Transport, Warehousing & Customs.

• Commercial administration duties including project control, updating customer databases and record keeping.

• Conducting market research to gather information on competitors, trends, and industry news.

• Assisting in the identification of potential business opportunities and customer leads.

• Managing and maintaining sales databases and sales progress reporting.

• Provide support and assist in other departmental activities as required.

Criteria:

• Minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English, preferably with a business administration qualification.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of numeracy.

• Excellent Computer Literacy with experience of using Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.

• The creation and maintenance of spread sheets to record manipulate and present information.

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, project teams, and existing and new clients.

• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.

• Must be confident, resourceful, highly organised and be able to work on own initiative.

  Terms:

• Full Time Permanent Role.

• General Office Hours 8.00am – 5.00pm (1 hour Lunch break)

• Competitive Salary & Progression.

• Matched employee / employer pension contribution.

• Additional Annual Leave (Service Based).

• Life & death in service insurance.

• Certified Training Courses.

• Additional Company Benefits.

Skills Needed

Sales, People

About The Company

With more than 50 years’ experience, McCulla Ireland is a leading provider of ambient, chilled and frozen logistics and storage solutions. Established in 1969, we are now a second generation family-owned business which has shown great resilience, adaptability and innovation over the years. Today, we have three strategically-placed facilities in Lisburn, Dublin and Mallusk, and are the market leader for groupage coming from the UK onto the island of Ireland.We have diversified significantly over the years from the original core business of standard refrigerated haulage into a fully integrated cold supply chain, including cold storage and bespoke logistics solutions for customers of all sizes. Services include product collection, storage, picking-to-order and delivery by the box, pallet, or full load to anywhere in the UK, Ireland and the rest of continental Europe.

Company Culture

At McCulla Ireland we live and breathe our company motto: Be More. Deliver More. Expect More. We understand that each customer is unique, so we always seek to deliver flexible, tailored solutions to suit our broad range of customers, from independent restaurants and retailers to major retail and hospitality chains and international manufacturers. Our business ethos is to focus on removing our customers’ problems and to become an extension of their production lines.At McCulla we are highly committed to our staff from the moment they join our team. We recognise that an environment that supports the varying needs of our employees creates a great atmosphere work in.

Desired Criteria

Required Criteria

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of numeracy.
• Minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English, preferably with a business administration qualification.
• Excellent Computer Literacy with experience of using Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
• The creation and maintenance of spread sheets to record manipulate and present information.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, project teams, and existing and new clients.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times.
• Must be confident, resourceful, highly organised and be able to work on own initiative.

Closing DateFriday 9th May, 2025