Air and Sea Freight Account Manager
Posted 16/08/2024 by WR Logistics
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 in
Air 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 delays
Experience to require
- Air freight operations end to end
- Sea freight operations end to end
- Imports
- Exports
- 2/3 years' experience in the industry
Benefits
- 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
WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
- Contact Name:
- Login or register to view
- Telephone:
- Login or register to view
- Job Reference:
- 107958_1723821076
- Job ID:
- 222182193
Remember: You should never send money to a prospective employer or disclose any financial information. Should you encounter any job listings requesting payments or financial details, please reach out to us immediately. For further guidance, visit jobsaware.co.uk.