Overview
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Location: Manchester, hybrid
Job details
* Type: Full Time
* Region: UK - North West
* Town/City: Manchester, Greater Manchester
* Posted: 26/08/2025
* Listed in: Bid Management & Tendering
* Reference: 47582_1756201890
* Salary: £30,000.00 - £40,000.00 per annum + Bonus
* Job Title: Key Account Manager
Duties
* Coordinate shipments, ensuring smooth and timely delivery across various freight modes.
* Assist in conducting market research on freight industry trends, pricing structures, and service options.
* Support negotiations with carriers and suppliers to secure competitive rates and improve cost efficiency.
* Prepare and process shipping documents, customs paperwork, and compliance checks.
* Handle import and export documentation, including commercial invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and customs declarations.
* Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and customs requirements across all relevant countries.
* Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and government agencies to ensure timely customs clearance and delivery.
* Communicate with customers, providing updates, resolving issues, and offering tailored logistics solutions.
* Track and monitor shipments, ensuring service levels are met and delays are addressed proactively.
* Work closely with sales and account management teams to support pricing and operational strategies.
* Use data analytics to review shipping costs, identify trends, and contribute to pricing decisions.
* Maintain accurate records of shipments, contracts, and supplier agreements.
Ideal Candidate
* Experience with Handling Ocean, air or road Freight
* Experience With Imports & Exports
* Experience of Freight Management systems such as Cargowise, CDS, etc.
* Knowledge & Experience of customs clearance
* Cargowise Superuser (Not Required)
Industry: Freight Forwarding
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Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
* Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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