Commercial Assistantt

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

Job description

πŸš€ Commercial Assistant – Logistics & Freight Forwarding πŸš€
 
Are you a go-getter with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for both commercial operations and marketing? 🌟 Ready to join a fast-paced team in the world of logistics? πŸ“¦βœˆοΈ
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. πŸ™Œ
 
What You’ll Be Doing:
πŸ”Ή Sourcing & processing supplier costs for all freight forwarding activities (with a focus on remote sector ops!)
πŸ”Ή Updating CRM systems (including CW1) to keep customer opportunities & sales pipelines on track
πŸ”Ή Getting creative with marketing & PR – help design, produce, and maintain our social media and website content
πŸ”Ή Providing commercial support: rate quotations, VIP client tariff sheets, telesales and more!
πŸ”Ή Researching the market & competitors, building strong relationships with customers and suppliers 🀝
 
What We’re Looking For:
βœ… Experience in logistics or freight forwarding
βœ… Previous commercial or sales department experience
βœ… Super organised & great at time management
βœ… Microsoft Office whiz πŸ’»
βœ… Top-notch communication skills
βœ… Team player, but also happy to work independently
✨ Full training provided!
 
Interview Process:
πŸ“ž Telephone pre-screen
🀝 Face-to-face interview
(It’s simple and quick – we want you to start ASAP!)
 
Perks & Benefits:
πŸ’· Competitive salary & annual reviews
πŸŽ‰ Discretionary bonus
πŸ’Ό Pension scheme
πŸ‘“ Free eye tests & vouchers towards glasses
πŸ’Έ Interest-free company loan
πŸš— Free on-site parking
🚴 Cycle to work scheme
πŸ’° £750 referral bonus
🧘‍♂️ Wellbeing & lifestyle programme
πŸ’‰ Annual flu jabs
πŸ›‘οΈ Life assurance
⚑ Electric vehicle charging points
πŸ“ˆ Flexible career pathways
πŸŽ“ Access to education courses, including Masters & MBAs
 
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of logistics! 🌍 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. 🌱
 
Ready to take your career further?
Apply now and let’s make great things happen together! πŸš€