Ocean Freight Manager
Location
Egham, Hook or Southampton, Flexible base/hybrid
Job Type
Permanent
Hours of work
Fulltime
Up to £45k DOE
Ocean Freight Account Manager/Administrator - Hybrid working in either Egham, Hook or Southampton!
About the Role:
TLP Recruitment is partnering with a global logistics leader to find a talented Ocean Freight Account Manager/Administrator to join their growing team. This role is a hybrid role and can be based either in their Egham, Hook or Southampton office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to take on a key role and contribute to the expansion of their ocean freight division.
Their is an amazing career progression plan for the right individual which will include developing the Ocean Freight division and growing a team around them.
What You'll Do:
- Manage the day-to-day bookings of worldwide freight shipments
- Invoice completed jobs
- Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, both verbally and via email
- Collaborate with the sales team, providing quotations and service updates
- Create job files and necessary paperwork
- Process jobs using the in-house software system
- Handle customs entries for all goods
What You'll Need:
- Approximately 5 years of experience in ocean freight
- Strong knowledge of import and export ocean freight procedures
- Experience with customs entries
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
What's on Offer:
- Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Flexible start times, typically 8am - 4:30pm
- Hybrid working arrangement: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
- Base location in either Egham, Hook or Southampton
- Additional benefits package
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the growth of a dynamic global logistics company, please apply today or contact Sam at TLP Recruitment, Southampton.