Commercial Manager – Containers

Container Commercial Manager – Felixstowe

• Salary £40-50K + Car
• Pension
• Free Parking
• Sick Pay
• Casual dress
• Company socials
• Bereavement leave

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to join an established container transport operation in Felixstowe.

This is a customer-facing role for someone who understands the container transport market and can develop existing relationships while creating new commercial opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow existing customer accounts.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline.
• Develop relationships with freight forwarders, shipping lines and importers.
• Prepare quotations, rate reviews and commercial proposals.
• Attend customer meetings and industry events.
• Work closely with Operations to ensure commercially viable solutions.
• Monitor customer volumes, rates and account performance.
• Support tenders and larger commercial opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to introduce additional services

What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of container transport and the Felixstowe market.
• Existing industry relationships and contacts would be advantageous.
• Proven commercial, sales or account management experience.
• Confident developing new business as well as managing existing customers.
• Commercially aware with a good understanding of transport pricing and margins.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Self‑motivated and comfortable generating your own opportunities.
• Able to build long‑term customer relationships rather than simply chase short‑term sales.

The Opportunity

A key commercial role with the opportunity to help shape the growth of an established container transport operation.

We’re looking for someone who can combine industry knowledge, strong relationships and a proactive commercial approach to develop both existing and new business

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