On behalf of our respected International Client, Logistics Solutions UK Ltd are seeking a pro-active, results driven, hardworking and capable senior sales manager to be based in the (UK) postcode area of DA18.  The role is to manage a team of sales professionals, whose aim is to spearhead and drive genuine profitable growth in the European Freight Operations by offering integrated customer focussed solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business from potential customers in various sectors and enhancing business relationships with existing customers and will have a proven track record of success within the European freight and distribution market. Candidates should have extensive commercial experience at Board level. You will be well connected and possess first class communication and team leadership skills complimented by the commercial acumen to negotiate high value profitable contracts in the European business arena. For consideration for this role – Please email CV to jane.eggleton@logisticsolutions-uk.com  Competencies, Skills and Qualifications:Candidates must have:

•  A good standard of Education and possess exceptional communication skills, written and verbal.
• Skilled in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and sales management systems.
• Proven customer relationship skills.
•  A minimum of five years’ experience in sales management preferably within the freight and distribution sector
•  Proven track record of achievement against demanding sales targets (both personal and team)
•  Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, a team player, capable of building strong internal
•  Hard working and dedicated to achieving results and developing and maintaining external relationships
•  Strong proven sales negotiating and closure skills
•  Influencing and change management skills
•  Proven people management skills
•  Good industry sector awareness

The Role: The role will command a basic salary of £55K plus a substantial sales bonus based on the achievement of specific targets. In addition a company car or car allowance is provided.   The essential duties and responsibilities of the Sales Manager will be:

• The achievement of demanding but attainable sales targets agreed, in conjunction with the Managing Director – International, and in line with the goals of the company on an annual basis.
• The retention and development of existing customer accounts
• Ensuring customer satisfaction
• Managing and motivating a team of sales professionals with effective and open communication, to ensure that they achieve their targets.
• And, equipped with the right skills, knowledge, competencies to delight customers and achieve business results.
• Produce a monthly sales report on new customers and new routes you have acquired and a sales pipeline report on new business opportunities.

We are currently recruiting an experienced Operations Manager for our client based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. The job involves  a 40 hour week, working 5 out of 7 days. The Operations Manager plays a vital role in ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the business run smoothly. ensuring that effective methods are put into place so that the company runs to its maximum productivity. Main duties and responsibilities

• Handling the logistics operation.
• Managing a fleet of 12-14 drivers
• Overseeing the supervision of employees.
• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities.
• Implementing and adhering to health and safety measures.
• Finance control to include budgets and inventories.
• May be required to assist in the planning of routes.
• To harness a working environment which encourages team work and energy.

Skills/Qualifications: The role requires someone with the ability to think on their feet and make quick decisions with little hesitation.  Candidates should ideally have previous man management experience in a similar role.

• Strong organisational skills
• Be able to multitask
• Be able to use computer applications effectively
• Have prior experience in operational management
• Efficiently communicate both verbally and in written form
• Have leadership and supervisory skills
• Have interpersonal skills
• Be able to coordinate with other departments
• Be innovative
• Have good judgment and decision making skills