PG Paper in Greenock have vacancies for a Business Development Sales Executive and a Sea Freight Co-ordinator
Business Development Sales Executive
An exciting opportunity has arisen within PG Paper for a dynamic person looking to progress into a growing and successful company. We are looking for a Business Development Executive, to join our growing sales team, who meets the following requirements:
— Bachelors degree with a minimum 2:2 attainment preferably in a business domain
— Experience in a sales role, desirable but not essential
— Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc
— A second language, desirable but not essential
The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following skills:
— Independent planning and working
— Self-motivated and target-driven
— Well-organised with a high level of attention to detail
— Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
— Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
— Ability to take a project from initial steps to completion
— Ability to use initiative and problem solve
The main responsibilities will include:
— Market research, business development, sales and account management
— Pro-actively sourcing new leads and new business opportunities
— Establishing customer needs and selling products accordingly
— Working to weekly and monthly sales targets and KPI’s
— Attending industry events in order to generate business leads
Job Type: Full-time
Required education: Bachelor’s degree
Required experience: Sales or Business Development: one year
To apply for this role, please send a detailed CV and covering letter to victoria@pgpaper.com
Sea Freight Co-ordinator
The successful candidate will be joining a relatively small but hugely successful team. We are looking for person with the ability to multi –task. The job is varied and will involve all aspects of sea freight-forwarding as well as administrative specific jobs. Previous freight-forwarding experience is essential but ultimately the candidate must be well-organised, strategic and be able to carry out a job from start to finish.
Job Description:
— Requesting rates from shipping lines
— Setting up freight contracts and ensuring competitive agreements
— Monitoring and co-ordinating port information and recording on in-house databases
— Co-ordination of shipping, often including road haulage, and carrying out customs
— Co-ordinating import shipments and relevant documentation
— Raising invoice, packing lists, and other export documentation
— Submitting documentation in relation to ‘Letters of Credit’
— Invoice verification
Skills Requirement:
The successful candidate will possess the following skills:
— Computer literate with use of Netsuite (desirable), Microsoft Office and Adobe
— In-house database experience
— Strong attention to detail
— Excellent general administration skills
— Excellent communication skills
— Demonstrate the strictest standards of confidentiality
— Ability to work to tight deadlines
— Strong organisational skills essential coupled with the ability to multi-task
— Ability to work on own initiative, with minimum direction
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience: two years of Logistics experience.
To apply for this role, please send a detailed CV and covering letter to victoria@pgpaper.com.
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