Our independently UK Freight Forwarding Client is looking to recruit an experienced Freight Forwarder*Multimodal*Exports or Imports .Overall aim is to assist with their Manchester new sales,operations and provide each, every customer, as well as partners overseas, with the most reliable and personalized services available. Be part now of an enthusiastic, friendly and experienced Freight Forwarding team; you can now enjoy this challenging adventure and many perks ahead!

Overall Duties:
Introducing Air, Sea, Road and 3rd Party Logistics to UK new and existing Customers;
developing and building relationships with suppliers and clients.
Aiming to create a good sales pipeline and other profitable opportunities.
You will involve and handling all freight forwarding shipments operationally.
Operational cycle from A-Z*Exports or Imports*
Shipping Documentation*Entries/Clearances.
Updating customers with the progress of their shipments.
Maintain high level of Customer services.
Dealing with enquiries, problem solving and proactively advising solutions to support customer requirements.

Skills/Requirements:
Proven track record of Export or Imports Freight Forwarding (Choose your Modules.
Providing clients with competitive proposals and following up quotations.
Consultative selling /providing value added services to clients.
Generating and following up sales leads.
Ensuring a smooth transaction for each customer.

In return:
GBPNegotiable salary, extra benefits, professional work environment, advancement solutions
And progression based on performance, not on tenure.

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EUROPEAN EXPORT ROADFREIGHT OPERATOR – EXPORTS

Offering £20,000 - £28,000

Based in Birmingham

Freight Forwarding / Groupage & Full Load

Our client provides road freight forwarding services throughout Europe and with 40 years of unrivalled experience in the freight forwarding industry. Seeking to recruit a EUROPEAN EXPORT ROADFREIGHT OPERATOR to join their busy team based in Birmingham.

We are seeking to recruit a candidate for the EUROPEAN ROADFREIGHT OPERATOR with experience of handling European Roadfreight bookings and handling Export shipments for the EU and non EU markets.

• Taking bookings and enquiries,
• Obtaining rates from hauliers and network partners,
• Booking freight,
• Arranging collections and deliveries,
• Completing all required Documentation,
• Processing freight files
• Billing out shipment files.

Offering their clients; Guaranteed daily departures, Express transit times, Strategically located European centres, Complete door to door service & competitive prices, our client has an excellent reputation in the industry and in particular the European Roadfreight arena.

The successful candidate will need to have experience of working in International Roadfreight, possess excellent communication and customer service skills and be a team player, able to work well with colleagues, carriers/partners and customers.

AIRFREIGHT EXPORT OPERATOR – FREIGHT FORWARDING

Monday to Friday - Based as an Implant in Desford (LE9)

£24,000 TO £26,000 + Benefit Package (25 days holiday, Pension, paid overtime etc)

Airfreight Export experience required

We are working with one of leading global Freight Forwarding and Logistics organisation and actively seeking to recruit an experienced AIRFREIGHT EXPORT OPERATOR to be based implant at one of their major clients, responsible for exporting freight globally via Airfreight.

The position of Airfreight Export Operator will be based as an Implant in Desford (LE9) working Monday to Friday, rotating shifts and is offering a package of £24K to £26K + 25 days holiday, Pension, paid overtime etc. Due to being based implant the AIRFREIGHT EXPORT operator will need to be immaculately presented with strong communication & customer service skills and a good attendance record.

The role will be to handle AIRFREIGHT EXPORT operations from start to finish, liaising with the customer and internal departments, arranging the collection of freight, making Airline bookings, cutting HAWB’s and MAWB’s, completing Customs Entries and tracing and tracking the freight updating its status, completing KPI reports and resolving any issues which may arise.

The successful candidate is required to have AIRFREIGHT EXPORT knowledge and hands on experience of working in AIRFREIGHT EXPORT operations. Additional requirements include a professional telephone manner and excellent communication skills, problem solving, strong IT and administration abilities.

Our Client is looking for an experienced Fine Art Export Packing Manager

Monday to Friday 08.00 - 17.00 with lots of overtime available

Previous experience within similar role essential with management background.

Overseeing 7 staff working within busy Fine Art and Antique Forwarder.

* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.
If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful*

Join a global expert who offers a broad range of services and allows you to be completive in the market!! Due to expansion, our Client is actively seeking for a seasoned
Ocean & Air Import Account Manager to assist busy operations on Manchester Airport.

Excellent package on offer and a robust team of freight professionals who know how!

Scope and Responsibilities;
To handle general airfreight operations from start to finish.
Ocean & Airfreight Imports MAINLY , some exports as and when required.
Responsible for the development of the business relationship between the Company &
existing customers.Account Management.
Managing you allocated portfolio of customers in line with agreed operating procedures.
Creating customer specific reports.
Preparation of Customs entries for your allocated customers.
You will co-ordinate the movement of all shipments, customs clearances and deliveries.
Responsible for the building of jobs within CargoWise
Ensure that invoices are generated accurately and in a timely manner
Tick the criteria?
Strong background in OCEAN & AIR*FREIGHT FORWARDING
5 + years experience in a similar role
Dedicated to providing a high level of customer service, with the ability to go above & beyond
Team player
Confident and articulate communicator
Excellent commercial acumen
Proficient in using MSOffice & familiar with bespoke IT software packages - knowledge of
CargoWise would be an advantage.

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AIRFREIGHT EXPORT CONTROLLER – Freight Forwarding & Logistics

Excellent salary of £25,000 to £30,000 + Package

Previous Airfreight Export experience required

Based in Nuneaton/Coventry area

We are eager to recruit a candidate who has gained experience of working in Airfreight Export operations and is seeking the next step in their career.

The role of AIRFREIGHT EXPORT CONTROLLER is a hands on operational role, handling Airfreight Export shipments, liaising with customers to include large Key Accounts Customers, negotiating with Airlines and suppliers, resolving issues that may arise, assisting other Airfreight operators in your team and offering a high level of customer service throughout.

My clients is a large global Freight Forwarding & Logistics organisation and they are keen to recruit a candidate who has gained, previous AIRFREIGHT EXPORT operations experience and who is hard working, loyal, dedicated and able to operate in a professional manner with both customers and colleagues.

An exciting and excellent opportunity for a Freight Forwarding candidate who has extensive Airfreight operational experience and is looking for an organisation offering career progression opportunities for the futures and a long term career move.

Inside Sales Support/Freight Forwarding

This is a full time-position responsible to support sales efforts specially by

1. Managing the sales lead generation, qualification, distribution, oversight processes & associated selling campaigns.
2. CRM maintenance (Sales Force)
3. Management of quotation processes



Key Duties Include but are not limited.
Lead generation & pre-qualification
Distribute leads to logistics consultants
Lead tracking & Management through SF
Handle & tack web enquiries
Quote log maintenance in M/frt
To maximise on, & develop sales from new & existing customers through regular contact & activity
Gaining a clear understanding of customers business requirements
Assisting to develop key trades & services
Maintaining & developing relationships with existing customers via telephone calls emails, occasionally in person.
Listening to customer requirements & presenting the appropriate solution
Ensure that all tasks & assignments are carried out in a timely manner & to any set deadlines
Reviewing your own performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets.
Reviewing process & procedures & sharing best practice with colleagues
Obtaining rates from Our approved suppliers
Making accurate rapid cost calculations, & providing customers with quotations
Negotiating on sales & costs.
Obtaining feedback on all quotes issued & reporting on quotes won, lost & pending.
Requirements

Must have oral & written communication skills
Strong commercial awareness
A confident & determined approach
A high degree of self-motivation & drive
The ability to work both independently & a part of a team
Excellent organisation & problem-solving skills
The ability to prioritise & successfully manage deadlines
Excellent attention to detail & work accuracy
Knowledge of administration policies, systems & procedures
Listening skills
Computer literate ability to use computer software
Understanding of relevant legalisation
Able to keep information confidential

Freight Forwarding/supply chain, or shipping line, internal sales would be an advantage.

EXPORT SHIPPING ADMINISTRATOR – IMMEDIATE START AVAILABLE

£18,500 to £23,000 depending on experience

Daventry (NN11)

Maternity Cover – 12 Month contract3We are looking to recruit an EXPORT SHIPPING ADMINISTRATOR to join our busy team of Freight & Logistics operators, based in house at a customer office.

The role of Export Shipping Administrator will be responsible for;

• Arranging and co-ordinating international shipments by seafreight and airfreight
• Liaising with agents and colleagues overseas and in the UK as well as 3^rd party freight and logistics providers and carriers
• Completing Export Shipping documentation
• Organise distribution of documentation via post/courier
• Entering details on in-house computer system
• Produce commercial invoice and all necessary transport documents
• Complete Export Customs declarations
• General administration & Customer Service

This is a maternity cover for approximately 12 months and could be extended. The role requires a hard working individual who has experience of working in International Shipping / Freight Forwarding operations & Administration and who possesses excellent communication and customer service skills.

Great opportunity has become available for an experienced Import/Export Air & Sea Operator to join this professional forwarder near Basingstoke.

You will have worked in the industry for a minimum of 2 years and be confident in all areas of Import and Exports Air/Sea including documentation

LCL/FCL
Bills of lading
AWBS
Booking Shipments
Arranging deliveries / collections
Customer Services

Monday to Friday 9-5.30

Salary up to GBP30k

Please send your CV to kellie.buckley@firstchoiceuk.com

* We are only able to accept applications from candidates with previous experience for this role.
If you do not hear from us your application has been unsuccessful.

This independent Freight Forwarding agent based in Colnbrook are now looking to add a new Operations Agent to their team.

This role will encompass the full range of Freight Forwarding operational duties, such as:

Air Freight - Import & Export
Ocean Freight - Import & Export
Road Freight - UK Domestic & European
successful candidate will have 3-5 years experience in a Freight Forwarding operational role, and will ideally have handled both import & export shipments.

Hours are Mon-Fri 0900-1730, salary is up to GBP30k based on experience.

*We can only accept applications from candidates with the desired experience needed for this role, if you dont hear from us your application has been unsuccessful

Import Ocean Freight Customer Care Coordinator x 2

1. To provide service information, quotations, take bookings and champion the needs of the customer.

2. To offer a high standard of customer service to both internal and external customers, by providing accurate and appropriate information and demonstrating a professional, helpful and positive manner.

3. To handle shipments by road and sea forwarding. Protect the company from unpaid accounts by taking due note and following the company policies with regard to credit ratings and outstanding account balances.

4. To receive incoming enquiries and collect all the necessary information, to ensure bookings are correctly and accurately processed.

5. To process shipment information in a timely manner to prevent delays

6. Engage with customers and provide appropriate quotations. Follow up quotations and correspondence with customers using your best endeavours to secure business at all times.

7. To collate all the necessary information to ensure any order progress enquiries from customers are dealt with efficiently and kept informed of the status of the order at all times.

8. To work in conjunction with Sales Executives to develop and secure new business

9. To demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Customs Regulations/Dangerous Goods/Insurance rules; determine whether goods are subject to any of these special requirements ensure adherence and be capable of providing advice to customers as necessary.

10. To liaise with customs staff when required, providing them with accurate information to ensure goods are quickly cleared for import/export in accordance with the Customers requirements.

11. To undertake any general office duties required, including typing, filing, to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the department.

12. To alert the Manager/Supervisor of any pending claims and collate information to process any claims promptly and professionally, in accordance with Company procedures.

13. To deal with any communication into and out of the department in a customer focused professional manner.

14. To build and maintain effective business relationships with colleagues throughout the business.
Company Benefits
up to 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
Life Cover
Bonus
Defined Benefit pension scheme
Private Healthcare
Income Protection
Car Parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Training.