Job Description: Title: Sales and Operational Manager Reports To: Assistant General Manager, Spacewise Location: Rainham, Essex Who We Are: Spacewise is a wholly owned UK domestic subsidiary of Triton International – the world's largest shipping container company. Since it was founded in 1989 Spacewise has become established as a leader in the UK container leasing market. Spacewise offers the widest range of container types and specifications available for static storage in the UK. Why You’ll Love This Job: As part of the Spacewise/Triton Team, you will play an integral part in our mission “to support the supply chains that connect the world.” 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. What You’ll Do: The Sales and Operational Manager will be responsible for supporting day to day activities relevant to the overall leasing, sales and operations within Spacewise. As a member of our high- 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. 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 Spacewise management team to support the business with booking, processing & coordinating deliveries & collection of containers. Liaising with depots & hauliers in regards to delivering, installing and or collecting containers. Ensuring information in regards to 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 in regards to 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 analyze 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 organizational 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. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. You’ll Succeed Here If You Are: Aligned to Triton’s company values which includes Integrity, Reliability, Creativity, Excellence, Teamwork and Long-term view Able to consistently and impactfully prospect and develop business opportunities to not only maintain current levels of operational and sales effectiveness & success, but over time improve them. Possess a successful sales record and the ability to plan ahead for developing new business ideas. A positive, energetic, and strong communicator who is dedicated to fostering and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and customers Experienced and comfortable working in a team environment and interacting with all levels of the organization. Eager and committed to continuous learning and growth within the business with a strong interest in progressive role and professional development. What We Offer: Competitive salary Bonus potential Comprehensive benefit plans Generous time off Learning and development Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Spacewise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.