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Location: Manchester
Salary: 35,000 + Enhanced Benefits package
Hours: Mon - Fri 37.5 per week (flexible and hybrid available)
Are you experienced in deep-sea import operations from start to finish? Do you pride yourself on delivering exceptional customer service while managing commercial responsibilities with precision? If so, this could be your next great opportunity.
Position Deep Sea Import Operations
Location: Manchester
Salary: 35,000 + Enhanced Benefits package
Hours: Mon - Fri 37.5 per week (flexible and hybrid available)
Are you experienced in deep-sea import operations from start to finish? Do you pride yourself on delivering exceptional customer service while managing commercial responsibilities with precision? If so, this could be your next great opportunity.
We are a leading, employee-owned logistics organisation seeking an experienced Ocean Import Operations Account manager to join our team in Manchester. You will be the key point of contact for a portfolio of clients, managing their deep-sea import shipments from initial booking through to delivery, ensuring smooth operations and strong customer satisfaction.
What You'll Do
* Manage deep-sea import operations from inception to completion, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency.
* Provide exceptional customer service, acting as the primary contact for client inquiries, problem-solving, and relationship development.
* Oversee invoicing and cost management to ensure profitability and accuracy.
* Maintain and monitor service expectations with key accounts, ensuring contractual obligations and KPIs are met.
* Select and liaise with appropriate carriers and service providers to optimise service quality and costs.
* Collaborate closely with internal operations teams to ensure seamless shipment handling.
* Identify and develop new business opportunities within existing accounts to drive growth.
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience managing deep-sea import operations end-to-end within a freight forwarding or logistics environment.
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage invoicing, costs, and profitability.
* Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
* Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
* Excellent communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a team and influence colleagues positively.
Why Join Us?
You'll become part of a unique employee-owned company that values its people and puts customer success at the heart of everything. We offer a supportive, fun work environment, competitive salary, and a chance to grow your career within a respected logistics organisation.
If you're ready to take ownership of your role and thrive in a dynamic, customer-focused environment, apply now to join our team.
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.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Truck Transportation
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