Trainee Commercial Assistant - Southampton, United Kingdom - DP World

DP World

Verified Company

Southampton, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

At DP World, our principles are Prioritise Customers/ Deliver Growth/ Collaborate To Win/ Adapt & Evolve/ Build For A Better Future.

If you have the passion to join a multi echelon organisation, and want to be part of a team that thrives on exceeding Customer Satisfaction, then this could be the job for you

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Commercial Assistant, to work out of either our Southampton or Stanford-Le-Hope port.

This position will help the UK Commercial team by locating, pursuing, and putting into action fresh opportunities to draw in clients and business.

We need someone that is engaging, has strong communication skills, and takes a proactive approach to their work. Someone who is enthusiastic about business development and establishing relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Additionally, travel for this position will be required between the two ports and to any events that may support business growth.

Compensation:

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization.

We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere.

We offer a market competitive compensation package.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Work closely with the commercial team to develop and implement commercial strategies that will drive business growth and profitability in the logistics and supply chain space.
Assist in conducting market research and analysing industry trends to identify opportunities for growth and expansion in this sector.
Assist in managing and maintaining relationships with existing customers and suppliers in the logistics and supply chain field.
Work closely with crossfunctional teams, including finance, legal, marketing, and operations, to ensure seamless execution of commercial initiatives in the logistics and supply chain space.
Assist in preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, and managing project timelines in this sector.
Support the commercial team in meeting and exceeding sales targets in the logistics and supply chain space.
Develop a deep understanding of the company's products, services, and target market within the logistics and supply chain sector

Qualifications & Experience:

Degree Level Qualified or Equivalent
Proficient in Microsoft office Suite or Project
A passion to share a narrative through PowerPoint and other tools
Awareness/ capabilities with cloud based collaboration tools such as MS TEAMS and other products
CRM Awareness and experience
Possess a Demonstratable passion for Commercial and industry with a desire to learn and grow Customer Solutions focused
Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights within the logistics and supply chain field.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders in the logistics and supply chain sector
Eligibility to work in the UK
A full valid UK driving licence or appropriate international licence allowing you to drive on UK roads (not necessary for this role)
No unspent criminal convictions