Back to search
Senior Logistics Representative
- Location: Manchester
- Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (1 -2 days at home)
- Annual Salary: £35,000
Join our client’s team as a Senior Logistics Representative and drive success in the UK domestic market. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving logistical challenges. You will build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, strategically secure capacity, and ensure seamless execution of shipments to meet customer expectations.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Execution: Match capacity to shipments, take ownership of strategic freight opportunities, create and execute SOPs, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth operational execution.
- Capacity Procurement: Build a healthy portfolio of carrier capacity by sourcing, negotiating, and buying at market-competitive rates. Utilise analytics and pricing tools to guide informed buying decisions.
- Internal and External Relationships: Maintain strong relationships with carriers through regular communication and visits, onboard new carriers, and lead carrier evaluations.
- Quality: Drive automation compliance in carrier activities, ensure high-quality standards across all shipments, and comply with internal trading rules.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in logistics sales and transport coordination, specialising in the UK market.
- Proficiency in CRM tools and business KPI management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong negotiation, persuasion, and influencing abilities.
- Ability to prioritise effectively and thrive under tight deadlines.
- Team player with a “can-do” attitude, open, adaptable, and eager to learn.
Benefits:
- Up to £35,000 per annum.
- 23 Days Holiday+ Banh holidays – growing to 28+
- 3 x Life Insurance
- Health Cash Plan
- Real opportunities to grow your talent in a fast-moving, global organisation.
- A fun, open, and inclusive workplace that encourages innovative thinking.
- Possibility to develop your language skills in our multilingual offices.
- Opportunities for professional growth with access to training platforms.
- Comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
If you are passionate about making an impact and ready to take on challenges in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!
