Freight Forwarder

Company – Leading Transport and Logistics Company

Job Title – Freight Forwarder

Location – Tonbridge Wells, Kent

Salary – £30,000 – £35,000 per annum + benefits

On behalf of our client, we are currently recruiting for an experienced Freight Forwarder to join an expanding company in Tonbridge Wells. This is a an exciting, challenging and rewarding opportunity for a candidate who is outgoing, confident and organised that enjoys working within the Freight Forwarding and International Logistics industry.

Key Duties:

-Working with new and existing clients to achieve sales growth to agreed targets

-Assist in quotes for freight tenders, oversees enquiries and logistic proposals

-Input real time data using the company CRM system on leads, opportunities, and actions

-Drafting and sending appropriate sales correspondence & follow up calls

-Development of global Agents, approved Vendors List.

-Coordination of international/European division work in relation to various exhibitions, events, private product launches

-On-site representation at exhibitions globally

-The provision of excellent customer service

-Accounts housekeeping including quotations and invoicing

-Budget management and cost control.

-Liaison with the Business Development Manager and Operations team

Key Requirements:

-Multi-modal freight forwarding experience

-Sales experience

-Excellent planning and organisation skills

-Track record of working to set timescales

-Strong communication skills

-Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

-Strong attention to detail

-Ability to work under pressure

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year