International Trade Administrator

THE COMPANY

Brewster Pratap Business Support is currently recruiting an experienced, enthusiastic and professional administration assistant for our client based in Bradford city centre, easily accessible by train from Leeds, Huddersfield, Wakefield and York.

Our client represents businesses and supports international trade, and as such, provides an ideal setting for anyone looking to expand their horizons by working in an international department.

THE JOB

The job will involve providing administrative support to the International Department.

The duties of the job include:

Training to become an ‘authorised signatory’ for certificates of origin. To be able to determine origin, closely check and issue certificates under the ‘Preference’ and ‘Non- preference’ EU Rules of Origin and give advice to exporters.
Constantly checking for applications for export documents received by email and print
Telephoning applicants to ensure all discrepancies on documents are resolved to ensure a same day turnaround and in time to meet the postal deadline
Data inputting details of documentation issued to deadlines
Checking, assembling, processing and batching-up documents with 100% accuracy to meet courier deadlines
Processing Certificate of Conformity applications and providing admin support to the field sales representative
Preparing for meetings on site including setting-up meeting rooms and prepare refreshments. Meet and greet visitors at all levels of seniority.
Writing and updating Standard Operating Procedures where necessary.
Devising and maintaining office systems, including hard copy and online filing, purchase order system, stocktakes, stocks of promotional leaflets and organise new stock when needed.
Creating and maintaining records for accounts, budgeting and contract purposes
Preparing for exhibitions, seminars, events, receptions and annual dinners. Liaison with events teams, overseeing on the day arrangements, quality checking all materials.
Carrying out a minimum of 20 business development phone calls each week, as a team activity to build relationships with clients and generate new business.
Creating and maintaining a professional Linkedin profile
Submitting weekly material suitable for posting on Twitter

THE CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will have:

A good background in Shipping, Imports and Exports
Great communication skills, both oral and written
Excellent organisational skills
The ability to work under own initiative as well as part of a team
A methodical approach and an eye for detail
Computer proficiency with a good working knowledge of Word and Excel
GCSE English (level C or above)
GCSE Mathematics (level C or above)THE BENEFITS

The benefits of this position include:

25 days holiday
Defined contribution pension scheme
Working for one of the most reputable employers in the regionBrewster Pratap Recruitment Group focuses on the recruitment of talent in South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. If you are interested in discussing this job in more detail or any other aspect of recruitment and talent identification we would really like to hear from you.