European Freight Specialist

Excel Resourcing are recruiting for experienced European Freight Specialist to join one of our clients in their Preston depot.Main Responsibilities * Look after set accounts who book full, part load and groupage, import and export shipments to and from Europe. * 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. * Be able to confidently cross sell other services such as Deep Sea/Airfreight and other markets. * Full customs experience and being able to problem solve in this field. * Able to focus and drive to achieve current business plan. * Taking phone/e-mail enquiries from customers and quoting clients on their shipments, providing the best price and solution. * 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. * Dealing with various customs brokers and ensuring a smooth process for clearances. * 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.Ideal Candidate * Highly driven and hungry for success. * Understanding of different incoterms and commodity codes. * 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. * Good all-round knowledge of various modes of transport and customs. * Full export and import knowledge for all EU territories and understanding of what is required to give customer current market trends. * At least 3 years working experience of working on this market. * Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressure.Schedule:Monday to Friday8am – 5pmSalary:24,000 – 30,000 per year