Job title: Air and Sea Freight Account Manager
Location: TW15 1UU - Hybrid after probation (2 days at home 3 days in the office)
Salary: £25,000 - £35,000 DOE
Air and Sea Freight Account Manager overview
World's largest employee-owned logistics organisation, proudly house two beloved brands. When you join our team, you become a partner in our collective success. People have always been at the heart of what we do and we have an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit that has transformed a modest investment into an industry-leading enterprise. We tailor these services to meet the precise needs of our 6000+ customers.
Purpose of the role
Must be able to build relationships with airlines and haulage companies
Involved in quotes and pricing
Customs for air freight but not road freight (done by dedicated customs team in Liverpool)
Attitude to learn
Needs the drive to want to succeed and get stuck inAir and Sea Freight Account Manager responsibilities
Maintain service expectations of existing accounts
Select appropriate airline/carrier/haulier as to maximise profits
Work closely with Internal teams (notably accounts, customs and transport) to ensure the seamless movement of cargo from origin to destination
Be aware of market trends to remain competitive
Build and maintain relationships with clients, this may include site visits from time to time
Upsell to existing customer to increase profit margins
Hold regular catch up / teams calls with customers
Manage your own portfolio of work
Occasional weekend & OOO coverage required
Will also be responsible for ensuring goods are cleared in a timely manner and, for road shipments, working closely with the customs Bureau team to ensure no delaysExperience to require
Air freight operations end to end
Sea freight operations end to end
Imports
Exports
2/3 years' experience in the industryBenefits
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Birthday off
- Hybrid working
- Company pension contribution
- Company bonus scheme
- Long service sabbatical
- Contractual sick pay
- Team builder events
- Enhances Maternity & Paternity leave
- Paid volunteer days
- Day off for child's first day at primary school
- Free access to corporate memberships
- Cycle to work scheme
- Plus various other benefits
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