Commercial Assistant

Do you have experience working in sales or business administration?

Are you a social media whizz? Or looking to grow your career or find your next challenge?

We are looking for an organised Commercial Assistant to join our team. This role will be working with our fantastic and friendly commercial team supporting our Remote Services sector as well as helping with general marketing and PR.

Work location: Felixstowe

Key Responsibilities:

Sourcing and Cost Management:

• Source supplier costs for freight forwarding activities across various modes of transport.
• Providing rate quotations to customers.
  
  

Marketing and PR:

• Assist in designing, producing, and maintaining marketing and PR materials.
• Update and maintain the Group PR profile on social media and the company website.
  
  

Administrative Support:

• Book travel arrangements for senior management and other staff.
• Manage visa requirements as needed.
• Conduct market and competitor research.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
  
  

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in a logistics or freight forwarding environment, preferred but not essential
• Training provided
  
  

We are looking for someone to start asap our interview process will be really simple

• Telephone pre-screen
• Face to Face interview
  
  

Benefits:

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.