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Posted 29 July, 2026

Commercial Analyst Team Leader

TLP
Ipswich, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Commercial Analyst Team Leader Ipswich - ImportsCompetitive Salary DOEExcellent benefits package including:Private Healthcare from Day OneGenerous Pension SchemeLife Assurance (4x Salary)22 Days Holiday, plus Christmas Eve or New Year's EveFree ParkingOn-site Artisan RestaurantDiscounted Gym MembershipCycle to Work SchemeFlu Vaccinations & Eye Care VouchersBuy & Sell Holiday SchemeChristmas Savings ClubTravel discounts Friends & FamilyComprehensive Induction & Ongoing TrainingCareer Development OpportunitiesModern Office Environment with a Dress for Your Day PolicyReady to take the next step in your shipping career?We're looking for an ambitious Commercial Analyst Team Leader to support the Trade Manager in leading our Import Short Sea Trade Department .This is an exciting opportunity for someone with shipping or freight forwarding experience who enjoys leading people, building relationships, analysing performance, and helping drive the success of a busy trade.Working closely with colleagues across the business, you'll play a key role in delivering outstanding customer service, developing the team, identifying growth opportunities and ensuring the department continues to perform at its best.What You'll Be DoingSupporting the Trade Manager to maximise commercial opportunities across the Short Sea trade.Leading, coaching and developing the team through regular one-to-ones, training and performance reviews.Building strong relationships with origin agents, and key customers.Monitoring performance, producing reports and analysing trade data.Managing internal and external meetings with confidence and professionalism.Working collaboratively with departments across the business to deliver excellent customer service.Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and helping implement new processes and strategies.What We're Looking ForYou'll ideally have:Experience within shipping, freight forwarding or trade management.Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.Experience producing reports and interpreting performance data.Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.The ability to motivate others, influence change and manage competing priorities.A proactive, organised approach with a passion for developing both people and processes.If you're looking for a role where you can develop your leadership skills, work with international stakeholders and make a real impact within a global shipping organisation, we'd love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ