Junior Commercial Manager

Incenter Diligence Solutions; Goole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transport and logistics is seeking a Junior Commercial Manager based in Goole. The role involves providing commercial quotations, collaborating with various departments, and supporting sales initiatives. The successful candidate will benefit from a dynamic work environment, opportunities for skill development, and a comprehensive benefits package including holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension contributions

Holiday purchase scheme

Paid overnight subsistence costs

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in a relevant field is preferred.
• Full Driving License required.
• Previous employment in the industry is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial quotations and manage tenders.
• Collaborate with all departments for aligned service delivery.
• Identify and follow up on sales leads.

Skills

Good communication skills

Customer focused

Commercially astute

Geographical knowledge of the UK

Education

Degree in Business, Logistics, Commercial law, or Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Collett & Sons have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Commercial Manager to join the team.

Location: Goole Depot, DN14 6UE

Job Type: Full - time, permanent

Hours: Anticipated normal working hours are Monday to Friday 08.00hrs to 17.00hrs. Overtime and weekend working is required by the demands of the business.

About Us

Collett & Sons Ltd is a successful family-owned Company, established since 1928. Originally founded as a Transport Company, it has developed in to a multi-modal operator & has been set in to 4 closely run Divisions to reflect the diverse nature of the business and clients it serves. The 4 Divisions are integrated between each other which allow a ‘One stop shop' service.

• Transport - Undertaking General transport, Freight Forwarding and Warehousing
• Heavy Lift - Heavy transport, Crane Hire, Lifting & Project management
• Marine - Vessel Chartering operations, Stevedoring, Port and Ships Agency services
• Consulting - Undertaking Route surveying, site access studies & reporting
  
  

The Company specialise in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Heavy Engineering, Renewables and Civil & Infrastructure markets, transporting and moving difficult loads within the UK & Worldwide

We operate from our head office site in Halifax along with our port-based depots in Goole and in Grangemouth, Scotland.

Junior Commercial Manager - The Role

• Responsible for providing commercial quotations and dealing with enquiries and Tenders on a daily basis to our customers' requirements.
• To actively work collaboratively with all department to provide a joined-up delivery of commercial and operational requirements.
• Seeks to understand the wider business objectives and in line with this, looks for ways in which to reduce cost, improve resource utilisation and effectively improve service
• Ability to identify sales leads and new business and following up accordingly.
• Ensure that Company commitments are contractually achievable and assessed alongside the Company Terms and Conditions, along with any insurance or liability constraints.
  
  

Junior Commercial Manager - You

The following requirements are preferred:

• Degree in Business, Logistics, Commercial law, Engineering or equivalent
• General Office I.T skills including Word and Excel
• Good communication skills and ability to converse at all levels.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Full Driving Licence
• Previous employment in an associated employment sector
• A record of being customer focused and showing the ability to communicate and work on a personal level with the client base on a daily basis.
• Maintaining, up-dating and expanding the CRM database.
• Ability to follow up on sales leads, and new business.
• Being capable of quoting, and dealing with Tenders and enquiries on a daily basis.
• Evidence of being commercially astute.
• Excellent geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Demonstrate understanding of the legal premise under which the Company operates.
• Understand and negotiate Insurance, Indemnity and Liability positions
  
  

Junior Commercial Manager - Benefits

• 28 days Holiday per year including Bank Holiday
• Company contributions to the Company pension scheme is offered subject to conditions
• Holiday Purchase Scheme subject to conditions
• Overnight subsistence costs are paid when away from base
  
  

The Opportunity

The appointment will enjoy a varied work load and will have opportunity to help grow and develop their own skills within the Company in the Transport, Heavy Lift and Projects divisions, contributing to the Company's continued development and their own prospects for promotion.

To submit your application for this exciting Junior Commercial Manager opportunity, please click ‘Apply' now.