Freightserve recruitment are looking to recruit an Airfreight Export and CrossTrade executive for a well-established Freight Forwarder based in the Colnbrook, Berkshire area.
This is a hands-on role for someone with solid freight forwarding experience who is comfortable managing shipments from quotation and booking through to final delivery. The successful candidate will have particular experience in airfreight exports and international cross-trade movements and be confident dealing directly with customers, overseas agents, airlines and suppliers.
Key responsibilities:-
- Managing air export shipments from start to finish
- Handling international cross-trade shipments
- Preparing quotations and negotiating rates with airlines, agents and suppliers
- Making airline and agent bookings
- Preparing and checking AWBs and export documentation
- Liaising with customers, overseas agents, airlines and hauliers
- Monitoring shipments and providing proactive updates
- Coordinating collections, export clearance and final delivery
- Resolving operational issues quickly and professionally
- Maintaining accurate shipment and customer records
Required experience:-
- Previous freight forwarding experience is essential
- Strong experience within air exports
- Experience handling cross-trade shipments
- Good working knowledge of international freight documentation and procedures
- Commercial awareness when buying and selling freight services
- Confident customer and supplier communication skills
- Able to manage a busy workload independently
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- A proactive, problem-solving approach
Benefits:-
- Holiday 24 x days plus Birthday + national holidays.
- Opportunity to take ownership of air export and cross-trade movements within an established freight forwarding business
Working hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm (Can be slightly flexible).
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 industry.
Air Export and Crosstrade Executive in Slough employer: Freightserve Careers
Freightserve is an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career in the Freight Forwarding industry, particularly as an Air Import Clerk in the vibrant Ashford area. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, we offer competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within a well-established company that values communication and teamwork. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that is rapidly gaining recognition as a leader in the UK freight sector.
