Job Purpose: Seafast Group is looking for a Commercial Assistant Manager to enhance our Commercial operations. This role focuses on client and supplier relationships, internal sales, and developing our Commercial Assistants.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee Commercial Assistants, focusing on client and supplier relationships, and internal sales.
* Implement training programs for Commercial Assistants.
* Support Operations with auto-rating function maintenance.
* Conduct sales calls targeting new, existing, and potential clients.
* Issue quotes for customers.
* Manage rate agreements and ensure timely renewals.
* Maintain tariff sheets for VIP customers.
* Support the development of the Seafast Global Network.
* Develop the DOMO reporting suite for the Commercial Department.
* Oversee VISA arrangements.
* Manage marketing and PR profiles on social media and the website.
* Support and grow Seafast’s sustainability profile.
* Collaborate with the Commercial team to maintain and develop a sales pipeline.
Skills and Qualifications:
* Experience supervising staff preferred.
* Excellent motivational and team skills.
* Ideally, a degree-level education.
* Strong communication skills.
* Flexible and adaptable with a "can do" attitude.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills.
* Strong knowledge of air, sea, and road freight logistics.
Joining our team means you'll not only enjoy a competitive salary and annual reviews, but also some pretty awesome perks:
* Competitive Salary: We value your skills and commitment.
* Discretionary Bonus: Because your hard work deserves to be rewarded.
* Pension Scheme: We've got your future covered.
* Annual Salary Review: Your growth matters to us.
* Free Eye Test and £49 Vouchers towards Glasses: Taking care of your vision.
* Interest-Free Company Loan: We're here to support you.
* Free On-Site Parking: Convenient and hassle-free.
* Cycle to work scheme
* Referral Bonus £750: Spread the word and earn some extra cash.
* Care First Lifestyle Programme: Because your well-being matters.
* Flu Jabs Annually: Stay healthy, on us!
* Life Assurance: We've got you covered.
* Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Work: Embrace sustainable transport.
* Flexible Career Pathway.
* Supply Chain Academy Education Courses: Expand your knowledge, including Masters and MBA programmes.