Freight Forwarder

**Freight Forwarder - Preston - £30,000**

Since 2013, Montgomery Freight Management offers a pan-global supply chain solution to provide a complete and seamless product offering for all customers’ logistics requirements.

In conjunction with our worldwide network of partners, our team of experienced freight forwarders understand all aspects of shipping and freight forwarding, and also importantly fully understand the needs of our customers.

From managing logistics, negotiating tariffs or managing the administration of complex customs regulations, Montgomery Freight Management excel at the management of cost-effective and safe movement of cargo to anywhere in the world.

Regardless of the simplicity or complexity, the supply chain solution provided by the company enables customers to focus on their core business and let Montgomery do the rest.

Montgomery Freight Management are looking for a Freight Forwarder to join their established friendly team in Preston.

**Main Responsibilities**
- Look after set accounts who book full, part load and groupage shipments.
- Build and foster good working relationships with existing customers leading to organic growth of accounts.
- To increase business from existing customers and regain down trading accounts.
- Able to focus and drive to achieve current business plan.
- Dealing with and finding new hauliers to maximise maximum profit share on work and building relationships with suppliers.
- Using various freight exchanges and freight platforms that we have access to.
- Full administration of the booking process from quoting to delivery.
- Being highly proactive with the customers to give first class customer service. Ensuring we are there for the customer every step of the way.
- Weekly reports to be submitted every Thursday.
- Use Azyra as a central core system making sure all transport details, documentation etc is attached.
- Use Azyra as a live system and ensure all revenue and accruals are updated.

**Personal Attributes**
- Highly driven and hungry for success.
- Being a team player but also have the ability to work alone.
- Highly proactive with work and able to find solutions effectively and quickly.
- Excellent time management skills.
- High level of communication and listening skills.
- Enjoy conversing with customers and suppliers to build relationships.
- High attention to detail.
- Tough negotiation skills and able to strike a deal with suppliers.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.

Reference ID: 575

**Salary**: £30,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 575