We’re seeking an experienced sales and pricing co-ordinator to join our internal sales team in Bradford.
The internal sales team is responsible for providing quotes to move cargo to and from worldwide destinations for our customers and agents.
The role involves:
- Using the various tariffs available, or liaising with suppliers and carriers, you’ll obtain the best price for the shipment and provide the quote to our customer
- You’ll make follow-up and keep-in-touch calls to customers to ensure they’re happy with the rates and service we’re providing
- When the booking is confirmed, you’ll handover to the operational teams to complete
- Undertake desk research to grow our prospect database.
All colleagues undertake general office duties including answering the phone, filing and dealing with the post.
The role requires:
- Previous experience in freight forwarding or a sales/estimating environment would be preferred
- Knowledge of Forward Solutions computer system would be advantageous, but training will be provided
- Proactively growing customer accounts
- Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
- A team player – from time-to-time you may be required to help other teams to cover for holidays or illness
- Eagerness to learn and progress, and the ability to grasp new systems and processes quickly
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
- Experienced user of Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word and Outlook
- Developing good relationships with supplier network, including hauliers, shipping lines, and overseas agents
- Ability to negotiate effectively with customers and suppliers
- Committed, motivated, energetic, and fun with a positive can-do attitude
- Flexible with a willingness to get involved in all aspects of the day-to-day business
- Ability to work well whilst under time constraints with a ‘right first-time’ approach.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Company pension
- Up to 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Continuous development with opportunities for progression in a growing company.
Location
This role is full-time Monday to Friday based at our Head Office in Bradford.
Apply now
If you’re a passionate individual who wants to join a successful and fast-growing company, we’d love to hear from you. Apply by emailing your cv to bradford@uniexpress.co.uk