The Role:
Manage the day-to-day bookings of European and UK road transport jobs
Raising job files and all appropriate paperwork
Processing jobs through Fast Freight software system
Extensive client liaison to include quotations, follow up, bookings and problem solving
Extensive supplier liaison to include rate negotiations, bookings and problem solving
Internal liaison with the Sales Team, assisting with quotations and service information
Managing the jobs from start to finish in line with the client expectations and communicating effectively any service issues
Maximising the gross profit by negotiating with the supplier base
Proactively contacting the existing clients to maximise business potential
Invoicing jobs on completion
Populating internal analysis and key statistics
To be involved in the operations and sales meetings, where current jobs, quotes, problems, entertaining and other relevant topics are discussed along with the previous week's trading activity
Attributes:
Must have European freight forwarding / transport operations experience
Air, Sea or UK transport operations experience would be useful
Strong Customer Service or Sales experience in rate negotiations and delivering quotations
Good communication skills
Good organisational skills
Good attention to detail
Can work to deadlines and handle pressure
Quick thinker / Problem solving
Self-motivated and enthusiastic character
(INDPERM)
#J-18808-Ljbffr