CNS is a leading Port Community System provider and a wholly owned subsidiary of DP World, our systems enable the movement of cargo through many of the UK’s ports and airports. CNS’s customers, including many household names of the freight and logistics industry, rely 24/7 on CNS’s systems to manage their operational and customs processes. We provide the platforms that “keep the information flowing” and enable the UK to trade.

This is an exciting time of innovation and growth for CNS. With an ambitious digital strategy, we can provide individuals with a challenging and varied role, getting involved in implementing new technologies and digital products, to support the future of trade and border facilitation, both in the UK and across new markets in Europe.

JOB PURPOSE

Supports the inquiry process for new and existing customers, starting from the provision of information on products, services, process and procedures until the application and submission of business set-up applications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Grow the customer base for the new customs solutions product
• Identify target customers and market segments for product
• Produce analysis to justify sales strategy
• Monitor competitive environment to ensure pricing strategy is effective
• Identify and qualify leads ensuring CRM is updated with regular reporting to the CNS Head of Commercial
• Working with relevant internal resource or consultants to drive effective MarComms campaigns to position product
• Support wider commercial team activities for other complimentary products looking for cross-sell opportunities

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Educated to a high standard with 3 good ‘A’ levels as a minimum, or equivalent experience
• Strong commercial or sales background
• Extensive shipping, transport and logistics experience with a knowledge of customs/regulatory processes
• Excellent communication and presentations skills, comfortable public speaking Strong sales negotiation skills
• Leadership skills
• Clear business acumen and analytical skills
• Self-motivated with good time management

HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

SALARY: Competitive, depending upon experience

BENEFITS:

• Opportunity to earn an annual bonus of up to 10% of annual salary
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme – contributions matched up to 6%
• Life assurance
• Option to join the company BUPA private medical scheme
• Medicash
• Flexible benefits platform with a wide range of offers to choose from
• Free parking
• Hybrid working available.

TO APPLY

Please submit your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]

CLOSING DATE: 04 October 2021