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Logistics sales co-ordinator

Rapier
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 3FF, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Logistics Sales Coordinator position is located in Logix Park, Hinckley, LE10, offering a salary of £34,000 per annum, which increases to £36,000 after a 6-month probation period.
  • Candidates must have sales experience, preferably in the transport industry, with a focus on negotiating rates and converting leads.
  • The role involves managing customer relationships, scheduling deliveries, and seeking new business opportunities while providing excellent customer service.
  • Applicants should possess strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and the capacity to work under pressure, alongside being PC literate and having a good geographical knowledge of the UK.
  • The company offers benefits such as a bonus scheme, pension enrollment, paid on-call time, and opportunities for career growth.
Job Title: Logistics Sales Coordinator.Location: Logix Park, Hinckley, LE10.Salary: £34,000 per annum rises to £36,000 per annum after completion of probationary period (6months)Days of work: Monday-FridayStart time: Between 07:00-09:00 (9hr shifts)Hours of work: 45hours per week (including 30min paid break)About the company:Our client is a privately owned 4PL logistics business located in Logix Park, Hinckley LE10. They specialise in providing and managing transport solutions to a wide range of customers in the manufacturing, retail and logistics sectors. The loads can vary depending on the customer’s needs, from single pallets all the way to nationwide distribution.Job Description:We are currently looking to recruit an experienced and motivated sales coordinator to join our Clients operations team within a busy subcontract haulage operation. In this role, you will be responsible for working closely with existing customers and converting leads to bring new business in while providing excellent customer service.Key Responsibilities:
  • Resource/allocate loads daily to achieve the best possible margin.
  • Ensure deliveries are scheduled on time and in line with customer expectations.
  • Monitor delivery performance and notify Customers with any delays.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, by providing excellent customer service.
  • Proactively looking for other opportunities to bring new work into the business through various sourcing methods, including trading platforms, social media, and networking.
  • Monitor delivery performance and notify Customers with any delays.
  • Stay up to date with Haulage trends and market conditions.
Desired Skills/experience:
  • Sales experience (negotiating rates, converting leads)
  • Transport industry experience (knowledge of driver’s hours, vehicle and working time directive).
  • Motivated and pro-active attitude.
  • Driven by results.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organisational and time management abilities.
  • Team player.
Must have Requirements:
  • Be fully PC literate with knowledge of Microsoft office and ability to quickly learn other transport management systems.
  • Ability to meet set targets
  • Can perform under pressure
  • Good geographical Knowledge of the UK
  • Excellent telephone skills
  • Education attainment GCSE or above
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Own transport.
Benefits:
  • Pay rise after completing probation period (6months)
  • Introduced to the company bonus scheme after 3 months of service
  • Auto enrolled into the company’s stakeholder pension scheme after 3 months of service.
  • Additional £100 paid per week whilst on call.
  • 22 days annual leave plus the 8 statutory bank holidays.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
How to Apply: If you believe you a suitable for the role, please click the “apply now” button below and submit your up-to-date CV.Rapier Employment has been established in the UK for over 30 years, specialising in permanent and temporary workers in the Commercial, Production, and Logistics sector.www.rapieremployment.co.uk

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