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Commercial Executive

Job Posted: 7 hours ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: NE24, Blyth, Northumberland

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Port of Blyth are recruiting for a Commercial Executive to join the training division, Port Training Services (PTS) to help maintain and grow their customer base across all of their target markets (Ports, Logistics, Warehousing and Offshore Renewables & Subsea).

Location: Energy Central Learning Hub, Quay Road, Blyth, NE24 3PA

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  * Proactive business development to source new clients (telephone, email, face to face meetings, trade events).

  * Account management of existing PTS clients.

  * Provide a high-quality service to all customers.

  * Ensure all associated administration processes are managed and maintained to the highest level (e.g. CRM).

  * Work to suggest continuous improvement of administration processes.

  * Work with the Head of Training and finance department to track and maintain invoicing.

  * Be a proactive member of the PTS team.

  * Support the wider PTS administration team, be aware of activity in the absence of colleagues.

Person Specification

Skills

  * You will need to have excellent organisational skills, interpersonal and communication skills.

  * Good time management skills.

  * Good computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

  * Flexible and adapt to changing work situations.

  * Manage and take responsibility for own workload.

  * Multi-task and prioritise workload

  * Pay attention to detail and be accurate

  * Able to work to deadlines

  * Successful track record in business development and sales.

  * Pro-active in seeking methods to improve working processes.

Personal Characteristics

  * Friendly and welcoming manner.

  * Excellent team player.

  * Dedicated and enthusiastic.

Remuneration

  * £28k - £32k (DOE)

  * Private medical scheme

  * Defined contribution pension scheme

  * 33 days holiday (inclusive of 8 statutory days)

  * Annual Bonus scheme

Why work at Port of Blyth?

The Port of Blyth values its employees as its most important assets and provides a comprehensive range of benefits, including a competitive salary, a generous bonus program, free private medical coverage, and regular staff events such as breakfast meetings, to create a supportive environment for employees to excel in.

The Port has taken proactive measures to promote health and wellness in the workplace. In 2023, it joined the North East Better Health at Work Award and formed a team of 10 Health Advocates to develop health campaigns and initiatives tailored to the workforce. These initiatives encompass activities like NHS free health checks, free coffee and ice cream van visits, an Employee Reward Scheme, all of which have been well-received by the staff. Following achievement of Bronze Award status, the Port has now transitioned over to the NECA Shine Accreditation scheme to continue to expand its wellbeing offering.

The port’s dedication to enhancing health and wellness was acknowledged at the Maritime UK Awards 2024, where it was honoured with the Employer of the Year Award. It was also acknowledged in 2025 at the North East Business Awards where Port of Blyth was named Joint Winner of the Best Place to Work for Northumberland & Tyneside. These accomplishments not only provided well-deserved recognition for the Port’s employees but also served as a source of immense pride and motivation to continue striving for excellence.

About Port of Blyth

Port of Blyth is the port operating division of Blyth Harbour Commission, an independent statutory trust established in 1882. It is one of the largest Trust Port’s in the UK handling cargo across four terminals based around the River Blyth.

Together with major logistics and training divisions, the Port group has a growing turnover exceeding £31 million, driven by growth across a variety of sectors but particularly offshore energy, with the Port is now recognised as a major strategic east coast base supporting the sector. Other trade handled includes containers, dry bulks (coal, aggregates, cement etc.) and marine fuels

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