Commercial Assistantt

Posted 07 August 2025
Salary 30000
LocationFelixstowe
Job type Permanent
Discipline Shipping
Reference33358

Job description

๐Ÿš€ Commercial Assistant – Logistics & Freight Forwarding ๐Ÿš€
 
Are you a go-getter with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for both commercial operations and marketing? ๐ŸŒŸ Ready to join a fast-paced team in the world of logistics? ๐Ÿ“ฆโœˆ๏ธ
We’re on the lookout for a Commercial Assistant to bring energy, organisation, and fresh ideas to our commercial department! If you thrive in a buzzing environment and love variety in your work, this could be the perfect fit for you. ๐Ÿ™Œ
 
What You’ll Be Doing:
๐Ÿ”น Sourcing & processing supplier costs for all freight forwarding activities (with a focus on remote sector ops!)
๐Ÿ”น Updating CRM systems (including CW1) to keep customer opportunities & sales pipelines on track
๐Ÿ”น Getting creative with marketing & PR – help design, produce, and maintain our social media and website content
๐Ÿ”น Providing commercial support: rate quotations, VIP client tariff sheets, telesales and more!
๐Ÿ”น Researching the market & competitors, building strong relationships with customers and suppliers ๐Ÿค
 
What We’re Looking For:
โœ… Experience in logistics or freight forwarding
โœ… Previous commercial or sales department experience
โœ… Super organised & great at time management
โœ… Microsoft Office whiz ๐Ÿ’ป
โœ… Top-notch communication skills
โœ… Team player, but also happy to work independently
โœจ Full training provided!
 
Interview Process:
๐Ÿ“ž Telephone pre-screen
๐Ÿค Face-to-face interview
(It’s simple and quick – we want you to start ASAP!)
 
Perks & Benefits:
๐Ÿ’ท Competitive salary & annual reviews
๐ŸŽ‰ Discretionary bonus
๐Ÿ’ผ Pension scheme
๐Ÿ‘“ Free eye tests & vouchers towards glasses
๐Ÿ’ธ Interest-free company loan
๐Ÿš— Free on-site parking
๐Ÿšด Cycle to work scheme
๐Ÿ’ฐ £750 referral bonus
๐Ÿง˜‍โ™‚๏ธ Wellbeing & lifestyle programme
๐Ÿ’‰ Annual flu jabs
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Life assurance
โšก Electric vehicle charging points
๐Ÿ“ˆ Flexible career pathways
๐ŸŽ“ Access to education courses, including Masters & MBAs
 
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of logistics! ๐ŸŒ We’re all about people, progress, and making work rewarding and fun. Our values? Pride, improvement, commitment, reward, involvement, and fair treatment – with a big focus on your growth and well-being. ๐ŸŒฑ
 
Ready to take your career further?
Apply now and let’s make great things happen together! ๐Ÿš€