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
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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