Import & Export Manager

Position: Import & Export Manager
Location: Ipswich
Salary: up to £55,000

We are recruiting for one of the UK’s leading logistics and freight companies that operate worldwide and offer a full range of services in the UK, across Europe and internationally across all trade routes.

We are seeking a skilled Import & Export Manager to join our client’s Ocean Freight team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the operations team, including account management of a key account and provide elements of sales for the branch. You must have a strong background in freight forwarding operations, with experience dealing with LCL & FCL ocean freight imports and exports and be experienced with managing a team.
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Your key responsibilities as an Import & Export Manager

• Overseeing a team of 10 operational staff
• Manage and coordinate all aspects for key accounts
• Serve as the primary contact for key accounts
• Ensure Compliance with international regulations and documentation
• Identify ways to expand business, by upselling, cross-selling and introducing new services and provide an element of sales leads
• Carrier Management – negotiate freight rates, quotes and pricing solutions for customers
• Liaise with overseas agents, shipping lines and various carriers
• Implement KPI’s and performance metrics
• Driver process improvements to streamline operations

Requirements:

• Key account management experience ESSENTIAL
• You must have experience working for a UK Freight Forwarder
• Experience managing a team of people
• It is essential that you can quote and negotiate with overseas agents
• The ability to put together consols based on various LCL bookings
• In-depth knowledge of international trade regulations, customs and INCO terms
• Proven experience in managing relationships with ocean carriers
• Extensive knowledge of ocean import processes with strong LCL & FCL
• Experience with CDS system

Benefits:

• Salary dependent on experience – paying up to £55,000
• 24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Perk Box Discount Platform
• Full training and support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Extensive learning opportunities
• Employee Engagement Forum
• Reward and Recognition programme
• Monthly Pay Day Treat Day

WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

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