Commercial Manager

Location: Folkestone, UK
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

About Us

AGI Global Logistics is one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in the UK.

● 10 offices across the UK and Europe

● 250+ global network locations

● 100 team members delivering expert road, sea, and air freight solutions

As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to support our Folkestone office with its commercial needs.

We are looking for someone with experience in Commercial Management who can start making an impact from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

• Driving the growth and profitability of the business by identifying, developing and securing new commercial opportunities across road, sea, air, courier freight, warehousing and customs services.
• Developing and converting new business opportunities, target markets and customer relationships, while identifying opportunities to expand and enhance services provided to existing clients.
• Working collaboratively with operational teams to ensure effective account management and delivery of a high-quality, tailored service to customers, supporting long-term retention and growth.
• Managing commercial performance by ensuring appropriate pricing strategies, clear profit margins and maximum profitability across all accounts and opportunities.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships through regular engagement, including attending customer meetings, site visits and industry events where appropriate.

What We Offer

• Negotiable salary depending on experience.
• Commission scheme
• Company mobile phone
• Car allowance or Company Car
• 25 days holiday, plus Bank and Public Holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Contributory private healthcare
• Long service reward scheme
• Referral bonus scheme
• Members Assistant Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• A very sociable and friendly environment (we don’t take life too seriously and want the best out of everyone!)

What you’ll bring:

• Previous experience in a commercial, business development or sales role within a freight forwarding or logistics organisation is essential, with a proven track record of driving revenue growth and developing profitable business across Air, Sea and/or Road freight services.
• Good understanding of transport and Worldwide logistics
• Strong resilience and positivity particularly in challenging situations
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• The ability to develop and build strong and personable relationships over the phone and in person with a broad range of individuals
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a strong team player
• The ability to keep self-motivated
• High attention to detail
• Accountability to yourself and others
• Analytical and ambitious
• High IT literacy skills

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Folkestone CT19 4RG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Freight Sales: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person