Air Export Agent

Expeditors; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic global logistics company that values its employees and provides exceptional customer service. In this role, you will ensure the timely and accurate movement of freight while managing shipments and providing top-notch service. Expeditors fosters a friendly environment that promotes growth and career development. With a commitment to operational excellence, you will be part of a team that exceeds customer expectations and builds lasting relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in the logistics industry with a company that truly cares about its people.

Benefits

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

Health Plan: Medical

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Program

Growth opportunities within the company

Employee Referral Program Bonus

Qualifications

• Knowledge of global logistics and strong computer skills are essential.
• Fluency in English is required for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information.
• Provide exceptional customer service and manage shipments.

Skills

Global logistics industry knowledge

Computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word)

Fluent in English

Job description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission:

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

Summary:

Ensure timely and accurate movement of freight and information, while providing exceptional customer service.

Tasks and Duties:

This section lists job-specific tasks and duties that are completed on a regular basis by the employee as noted in the Air Export Operational Performance Standards.

• Receive documents
• Prepare shipments
• Route shipments
• Manage freight receipt
• Process shipments
• Monitor shipments

Physical Demands:

This section lists physical demands required of this job.

• Use of standard office equipment - computer with keyboard and mouse, phone, fax/copy/scan machine, etc.
• Write with pencil/pen/marker
• Functions performed primarily while seated at desk

Qualifications

What Qualifications You Bring to Us:

• Global logistics industry knowledge
• Good computer skills (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word)
• Fluent in English

Additional Information

What We Expect from You:

Expeditors Key Performance Expectations include:

• Exceptional Customer Service: Exceeds customer expectations by anticipating, understanding, and meeting needs. Is proactive and timely in solving problems. Builds rapport and exhibits empathy during interactions.
• Job Execution: Completes quality work that matches job expectations. Committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Reliability: Consistently meets deadlines. Is punctual, organized, and manages time effectively.

Benefits:

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus