At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage customer enquiries, provide quotes, and pursue new business opportunities daily.
- Company: Join Collett and Sons, a growing transport and logistics company with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 28 days holiday, pension contributions, and skill development across various divisions.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a supportive team culture await you!
- Why this job: Kickstart your commercial career in a dynamic environment with clear progression opportunities.
- Qualifications: Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field; strong communication and IT skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you ready to launch your commercial career with a growing transport and logistics business? Collett and Sons has an exciting opportunity!
Location: Goole, DN14 6UE
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00 or 09:00 to 18:00 (as agreed with your line manager)
About Us: Collett and Sons is an established transport, heavy lift and projects company operating from our Goole depot with additional locations across the UK. We serve customers across multiple sectors and pride ourselves on delivering joined-up commercial and operational excellence.
The Role: You will be responsible for providing commercial quotations, managing customer enquiries and handling tenders on a daily basis. Working collaboratively across departments, you will identify sales leads, pursue new business opportunities, and ensure all company commitments are contractually sound and aligned with our terms and conditions, insurance requirements and liability constraints. You will maintain and develop our customer relationship management database while understanding the wider business objectives and seeking ways to reduce costs and improve service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide commercial quotations and manage customer enquiries and tenders daily
- Collaborate with all departments to deliver integrated commercial and operational solutions
- Identify and follow up on sales leads and new business opportunities
- Maintain, update and expand the CRM database
- Ensure company commitments are contractually achievable and compliant with terms, conditions and insurance requirements
- Negotiate insurance, indemnity and liability positions with clients
You:
- Degree in Business, Logistics, Commercial Law, Engineering or equivalent qualification
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel with general office IT skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work at all levels
- Full UK driving licence
- Self-motivated, flexible, willing to learn and highly detail-oriented
- Proven track record working towards KPIs with strong organisational ability
Benefits:
- 28 days holiday per annum including bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme offering up to 5 additional days
- Company pension scheme contributions
- Varied workload with opportunity to develop skills across transport, heavy lift and projects divisions
- Clear progression and promotion opportunities
To submit your CV for this exciting opportunity, click Apply today!
Junior Commercial Manager employer: Collett & Sons Ltd
Collett and Sons is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Goole, where you can kickstart your commercial career in the transport and logistics sector. With a strong focus on employee development, competitive benefits including a generous holiday scheme and pension contributions, and a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and growth, you'll find ample opportunities to thrive and make a meaningful impact within the company.
