European Freight Specialist
Job Description
Deluxe Recruitment are actively recruiting for a European Freight Forwarding Specialist for one of our clients based in Preston, Lancashire.
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 DOE
Shift: Monday – Friday. 08:00 – 17:30. Office based.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Look after set accounts who book full, part load and groupage, import and export shipments across EU.
- Build and foster good working relationships with existing customers leading to organic growth of accounts.
- To increase business from existing customers and regain down trading accounts.
- Be able to confidently cross sell other services such as Deep Sea/Airfreight/UK and Irish markets.
- Full customs experience and being able to problem solve in this field.
- Able to focus and drive to achieve current business plan.
- Taking phone/e-mail enquiries from customers and quoting clients on their shipments, providing the best price and solution.
- Dealing with and finding new hauliers to maximise maximum profit share on work and building relationships with suppliers.
- Using various freight exchanges and freight platforms that we have access to.
- Dealing with various customs brokers and ensuring a smooth process for clearances.
- Full administration of the booking process from quoting to delivery including customs processes.
- Being highly proactive with the customers to give first class customer service. Ensuring we are there for the customer every step of the way.
- Weekly reports to be submitted every Thursday by COB.
- Use Azyra as a central core system making sure all transport details, documentation etc are attached.
- Use Azyra as a live system and ensure all revenue and accruals are updated.
What they are looking for…
- Highly driven and hungry for success.
- Understanding of different incoterms and commodity codes.
- Being a team player but also have the ability to work alone.
- Highly proactive with work and able to find solutions effectively and quickly.
- Excellent time management skills.
- High level of communication and listening skills.
- Enjoy conversing with customers and suppliers to build relationships.
- High attention to detail.
- Tough negotiation skills and able to strike a deal with suppliers.
- Good all-round knowledge of various modes of transport and customs.
- At least 2 years working experience of working on this market. Preferred but not essential.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.
If you’re interested or know anyone who might be, please get in touch with our team today on 01772 433 358
