Freight Customer Account Manager

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Leeds
Salary
25000.00 - 30000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
15 Sep 2020
Closes
06 Oct 2020
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
KEY CUSTOMER ACCOUNT MANAGER

FREIGHT FORWARDING

LEEDS

GBP25,000 - GBP30,000

One of my superb freight forwarding clients based in Leeds is looking for an experienced Freight Forwarder/Customer Account Manager to provide all freight services for their road, sea, air and specialist freight requirements and eradicate any issues with shipping and arrival of containers to site. Due to the ongoing success and growth of the company they are looking for an enthusiastic Freight Forwarder to join the busy and dynamic operations team. First point of contact for key customers with any issues and needing a solution fast!!

The ideal candidate will have a proven background working within the freight customer service division.

Position Overview

Planning the most appropriate route for a shipment

Obtaining, checking and preparing documentation to meet customs and insurance requirements.

Offering consolidation services by air, sea and road, ensuring cost-effective and secure solutions

Arranging insurance and assisting the client in the event of a claim;

Arranging air transport

Customer complaints

First point of contact for all queries, missing shipments, delays and damages

Maintaining communication and control through all phases of the journey

Maintaining current knowledge of relevant legislation

The ideal candidate will have worked in the Freight forwarding industry in a busy customer services role.

Excellent customer service, communication skills, superb organisational and planning skills.

A great problem-solving ability, particularly when working under pressure.

Accuracy and attention to detail, excellent numeracy and computer literacy.

A great salary of GBP25,000 - GBP30,000 is offered with excellent working hours, flexible to start and finish times, benefits & free parking.

Thank you for taking the time to apply - I look forward to receiving your application, Lisa.

Lisa Farr

Regional Permanents Consultant - Leeds

Interaction Recruitment plc

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