Job Description

Smeets Ferry UK

Introduction

Due to expiation Smeets is currently seeking full time, permanent Commercial/Planning to work directly with the Planning Team in our office in Felixstow. You will be responsible for executing the daily Eastbound reloads plan effectively. The successful candidates will train on Eastbound Traffic.

The ideal candidates must be confident and willing to call clients. The Eastbound planning role does include a lot of telephone work in order to book reloads and work as a team.

You will be expected to speak to new and existing clients, in order to build relationships and bring in more business from the clients you speak to. This part of the role is crucial to the business, so we need people who are happy and willing to speak to new and existing clients.

Ideal person

The ideal candidates will come from a transport background, or similar industry. You may also have come from an outbound telesales role, or a Business Development role. You will have a minimum of 2 years' experience and have the ability to work alone, as well as in a team. Communication is key in both of these roles.

Key Skills;

. IT Skills
Excellent communicator, in verbal and written
Organised
Able to use your own initiative
Be proactive in dealings with the planning team
Able to multi task

Responsibilities
Ensure all customer processes are followed for exports
Manage the planning of all Eastbound loads, managing all email communication with senior planners
Support senior planners with requested activity, including, but not exhaustive, contacting drivers, subcontractors, communicating the plan to everyone involved
Deliver plans and communicate any relevant issues to the relevant person
Customer service
Promoting the business and calling new and existing clients for reloads, as this is an essential part of the role
Full training will be given when starting the role

Benefits and salary
25-35K, depending on experience
Smart Casual dress
Onsite parking
Ongoing support from line managers
Training and development
Gym membership
Private Healthcare

Please forward your CV to bhosford@smeetsferry.co.uk
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company pension Employee mentoring programme Gym membership On-site parking Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Flexitime Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Grimsby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

TRANSPORT: 2 years (preferred) COMMERCIAL PLANNING: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Felixstowe IP11: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Retail sales: 1 year (preferred) Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person