Logistics Broker/Sales Manager

Job Description:

Role: Logistics Broker (Based in Hinckley) PERMANENT ROLE 
Proven Sales track Record required.

Main Duties:

• Resource / allocate loads on a daily basis achieving best possible margin.
• Ensure deliveries are scheduled on time and in line with customer expectations.
• Proactively look for other work through various trading platforms in use at the buisness.
• Engage with new and existing customers to drive repeat business.
• Maintain regular contact with Company haulier base to ensure continuous supply.
• Monitor delivery performance and notify customers with any delays.
• Work to set targets in line with operational KPI’s.
• Ensure all information is accurate and up to date within TMS (Mandata)
• Duty on call on a rota basis.

Skills / Experience:

• Be fully PC literate with knowledge of common Microsoft systems and aptitude to quickly learn other transport management systems.
• Extensive experience in negotiating transport rates with subcontractors
• Be fully conversant with the legislation around driver’s hours, vehicles and Working Time directive.
• A detailed knowledge of the transport & General Haulage market across the UK
• Good geographical knowledge of the UK
• Excellent telephone skills

In return you can expect a competitive package, a great place to work and through the company bonus scheme share in our success as we grow the business.
As we grow and expand the team there will be career develop opportunities.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

• Logistics: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person (Hinckley)
Pay: £35,000.00-£39,000.00 per year