Import Key Account Manager

Freightserve recruitment are looking for an Import Key Account Manager . The company are a well-established Freight Forwarder based in the Colnbrook, Berkshire area.

The role will be predominantly Airfreight imports, however there will be roadfreight import/exports and courier shipments to manage. An understanding of time critical shipping is very important, as perishable and ship spares in transit shipments are a regular occurrence.

Candidates experience must include start to finish, airfreight imports.

Responsible for:-

• Customs Clearance of airfreight shipments using CDS (Our operating system is Sequoia)
• Road Freight exports/imports customs entries including raising T1 documents
• Coordinating with handling agents at LHR to obtain release of cargo
• Arrange collections from LHR and deliveries to clients, nationwide
• Quoting clients
• Administration including raising invoices, and passing suppliers invoices for payment
• Strong understanding of quality customer service, as this is what our business is built on.
• Troubleshooting
• Strong attention to detail.

Will also include a commission scheme which is 10% of annual salary, if the business sales target is met/exceeded each year.

Working hours are 09.00-17.00, Monday to Friday. There may be the occasional need for out of hours work (from home).

Working hours are Monday - Friday 0900 - 1700

As an agency we are fast becoming the number one Freight specialist in the UK. We have a fast growing reputation with most Freight related companies. Freightserve has been established since 1992 working within the Freight Forwarding and Shipping