Job Description

The Sales and Operational Manager will be responsible for supporting day to day activities relevant to the overall leasing, sales and operations within the company.
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to utilize your prior experience in both the hire & off-hire process to prospect and develop business opportunities to help shape the future of container trading and sales. Our Sales and Operational Manager will also have the opportunity to travel, directly engage with clients, supply chain, and customers to contribute to our execution of sales and operations plans from day one.
As part of the Team, you will play an integral part in our mission "to support the supply chains that connect the world." WE offer the widest range of container types and specifications available for static storage in the UK.

• Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in the global supply chain.
• Growth: Take advantage of professional development opportunities and grow your career with us.
• Culture: Be part of a supportive, innovative, high-performing, global team where your ideas are valued.
• Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include:

• Sales Responsibilities:
• Support our Sales Manager in regards to day to day enquiries.
• Support will initially consist of maintaining the chasing of already quoted enquiries through making verbal contact with the potential client.
• Step in to support our Sales Manager by taking full responsibility (after time) during their holiday period and/or at other times. This will include the swift response of any enquiries received by electronically generating a quote and sending to the client.
• Research and identify new business opportunities.
• Assist in maintaining and improving our existing customer portfolio.
• Visit customers or potential customers as required.
• Attend industry related trade shows and exhibitions as required.
• Attend internal monthly sales meetings with relevant reports and analytics as required.
• Operational Responsibilities:
• Partner with members of the management team to support the business with booking, processing & coordinating deliveries & collection of containers.
• Liaising with depots & hauliers regarding delivering, installing and or collecting containers.
• Ensuring information regarding delivering, installing and or collecting containers are entered onto computer systems.
• Effectively communicate with our depots ensuring the correct equipment is selected and is available for the time required.
• Handling processing of containers at off-hire to include good interaction with our depots regarding satisfactory service levels i.e. KPI's set for waiting times for estimates and repairs.
• Ensuring the information in the systems are kept up to date.
• Eventually analyse operational and service level data to provide information/and or reports.
• Other responsibilities and duties to support the business as required.

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 3 years of experience within leasing and or sales.
• Proficient in Microsoft products - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as the role will require interaction with our customers, hauliers and depots etc.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to be able to effectively manage changing workloads.
• The desire to take ownership and show interest in work related initiatives.
• The willingness to sometimes work flexible hours or days depending on travel.
• Must possess UK Driving license
• Must be at a commutable distance (within 50 miles) to the Rainham office.

For more information please contact Michelle Ings, HRGO East London & Essex office - 01708 220023 or email CV directly
Apply with HRGO

Skills Required