Freight Forwarder

3 weeks ago

Hemington Leicestershire, United Kingdom WR Logistics Full time

Multi Modla Freight Forwarder/Operator
International Freight Forwarding
Location: Castle Donnington
Our client is the fastest growing UK freight forwarder, achieving a 2021 group turnover of £460m. Founded in 1998, their people have remained at the heart of their business, and their entrepreneurial spirit has created a success journey driven by innovation and ambitious leadership. They provide a variety of logistics services that include ocean freight, air freight, 3PL and ecommerce fulfilment to 1000's of clients with global supply chains. We are currently looking for Multi Modal Freight Operator to join our growing Freight Forwarding team in Castle Donnington.


Building relationships with both customers and hauliers will be key to being a successful account manager. They will also be responsible for ensuring goods are cleared in a timely manor working closely with the customs bureau team to ensure no delays.
Ensuring that procedures are followed, profits are maximised, and trade is developed through relationship building, handling European Road, ocean and air freight operations from start to finish.
Manage multi modal freight consignments from start to finish.
Complete import/export operations
Identify and monitor key performance and financial indicators for all client/agent activity, maximising profit where possible.
Maintain and monitor service expectations of existing and key accounts
Support external sales force and handle quotation process.
Select appropriate suppliers to maximise freight profits.
Integrate and co-ordinate new business into our service network
Work in collaboration with the accounts team to make sure customers terms are adhered to.
Competitive salary
25 days annual leave per annum with an additional purchase scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Annual bonus
Hybrid working where applicable
Annual birthday leave
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Day off for child's first day at school WR Logistics are the #1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

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