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Gleesons has been exclusively partnered with a Freight business looking for a Key Account Manager, The client is looking for a Multimodal Freight Professional looking to join a growing business with opportunity of growth and development in a SME business
Job Title: Fright Key Account Manager Locations: Manchester - HybridSalary: £30 - £40,000 + Bonus
Duties:
- Coordinate shipments, ensuring smooth and timely delivery across various freight modes.
- Assist in conducting market research on freight industry trends, pricing structures, and service options.
- Support negotiations with carriers and suppliers to secure competitive rates and improve cost efficiency.
- Prepare and process shipping documents, customs paperwork, and compliance checks.
- Handle import and export documentation, including commercial invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and customs declarations.
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and customs requirements across all relevant countries.
- Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and government agencies to ensure timely customs clearance and delivery.
- Communicate with customers, providing updates, resolving issues, and offering tailored logistics solutions.
- Track and monitor shipments, ensuring service levels are met and delays are addressed proactively.
- Work closely with sales and account management teams to support pricing and operational strategies.
- Use data analytics to review shipping costs, identify trends, and contribute to pricing decisions.
- Maintain accurate records of shipments, contracts, and supplier agreements.
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience with Handling Ocean , air or road Freight
- Experience With Imports & Exports
- Experience of Freight Management systems such as Cargowise , CDS.etc.
- Knowledge & Experience of customs clearance
- Cargowise Superuser
Industry : Freight Forwarding
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