Ocean Trade Specialist
3 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Ocean Trade Specialist to join our team in Birmingham.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving customer quotations, negotiating rates, and creating strategic tariffs to maximize cost-effectiveness.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience).
- Excellent benefits package, including 22-day holiday + bank holidays, EV scheme, and more.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
About You:
- You have industry and operational knowledge of ocean freight (inbound, outbound, and cross-trade).
- You possess strong numerical and commercial skills, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- You are proactive, a team worker with excellent time management and organisation skills.
- You are enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated, with excellent customer service skills.
The Job Description:
- Receive customer quotations via various methods.
- Negotiate rates with carriers, hauliers, and suppliers.
- Create strategic tariffs to maximize cost-effectiveness.
- Develop and build relationships with customers.
- Track the success or failure rate of quotes.
- Monitor carrier websites and notifications.
- Promote continuous improvement.
Key Skills:
- Industry and operational knowledge of ocean freight.
- Strong numerical and commercial skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive, team worker with excellent time management and organisation skills.
- Enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated, with excellent customer service skills.
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