Logistics Commercial Coordinator (Internal Sales)

Catering; Immingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Growth opportunities

Access to freight platforms

Supportive working environment

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Freight Force Recruitment Ltd, partnering with a leading provider of transport, logistics and freight forwarding solutions, seeks a commercially driven Internal Sales Coordinator in Immingham. You will combine operational transport knowledge with identifying opportunities to improve margins and grow customer relationships.

You will review transport activity, negotiate with subcontractors, and work with customers, hauliers and partners to maximise profitability while maintaining service levels.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within road transport, contract logistics, freight forwarding or a similar operational logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate and manage subcontractor and haulage solutions in line with operational and customer requirements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with hauliers, customers and logistics partners.
• Manage and develop opportunities across freight exchange and transport platforms.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, increase load and vehicle utilisation, and improve overall operational efficiency.
• Review existing transport activity and identify opportunities to maximise profitability and reduce unnecessary costs.
• Develop additional revenue opportunities across existing customer accounts and through new business activity.
• Support business development both internally and externally, identifying opportunities to increase turnover and strengthen customer relationships.
• Take ownership of key customer accounts, ensuring a high level of service while identifying opportunities to develop the relationship commercially.
• Maintain consistently high levels of customer service and communication throughout all operations.
• Negotiate competitive rates with subcontractors and suppliers while protecting company margins.
• Ensure all activity is delivered in line with company procedures, customer requirements and relevant industry standards.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure operational and commercial objectives are achieved.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier availability and transport capacity to support effective commercial decision-making.

Job description

Freight Force Recruitment Ltd, partnering with a leading provider of transport, logistics and freight forwarding solutions, seeks a commercially driven Internal Sales Coordinator in Immingham. You will combine operational transport knowledge with identifying opportunities to improve margins and grow customer relationships.

You will review transport activity, negotiate with subcontractors, and work with customers, hauliers and partners to maximise profitability while maintaining service levels.