About

• Company Description
• The Pallet Network (Part of the Culina Group) facilitates pallet deliveries across the UK, Ireland and Europe through its cross dock facilities at Swadlincote and Preston.
• At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!
• Job Description
• Overall responsibility to manage and support our Network Partners, ensuring their long-term sustainability and consistent delivery of high-quality service. This includes attracting suitable partners who align with our strategic goals, supporting their profitability within the inter-partner rate framework, and driving year-on-year growth in input volume through collaborative efforts with the Commercial team.
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hour week.

Key Responsibilities of a Network Director

• Responsible for the management of TPN’s 140 Partner depots.
• Responsible for a team of Regional Network Managers.
• Responsible for service performance, operational efficiency and building strong relationships with our Partners.
• Work to attract new partners to join TPN.
• Implementing strategies for growth and efficiency.
• Attract quality new partners to support TPN’s strategy of best partner, every postcode.
• Responsible for ensuring no gaps in our network, managing, and reducing support payments made to our network.
• Risk management of network to ensure no uncontrolled exits.
• Qualifications
• Strong Leader with experience within a pallet-network environment.
• Previously worked in an independent network/ franchise environment.
• Proven experience in partner management and/or commercial roles.
• Understanding of network management and commercial growth strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in conducting reviews, and driving continuous improvement.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills with ability to identify risk.
• Able to work in a high pressurised environment.
• IT literate - working knowledge of MS Packages.
• Additional Information
• As part of our drive to make, The Pallet Network a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
• Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include

• Annual Leave – Holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Company Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
• Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via Bupa.
• Company Car or Allowance.
• Pension scheme – 5% employee and 3% employer.
• Life Assurance - x 4 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme, we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
• If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!