Freight Key Account Manager

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
Salary: £30 - £35,000 + 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

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