EU Road Freight Operator - Export

Red Recruit Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading freight company is seeking a European Freight Forwarder in Suffolk. In this role, you will oversee daily operations, manage Import/Export services between the UK and Europe, and ensure customer satisfaction. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in the European Road Freight sector and be familiar with essential industry practices. Join a dynamic team that values hard work and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience within the European Road Freight Forwarding sector.
• Familiarity with industry standards and practices.
• Technical expertise in rates, customers, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve working relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Monitor transport rates and oversee jobs from start to finish.
• Manage sub-contracting haulage requirements and transportation bookings.

Skills

Experience in European Road Freight Forwarding

Negotiation skills

Customer relationship management

Job description

Our client, a leading freight company specialising in European logistics and road freight solutions is currently looking for a European Freight Forwarder to join their team based in Suffolk.

As the European Freight Forwarder, you will be involved in daily operations within markets and dealing with Import and Export services between the UK and Europe.

You will be planning, organising, directing, and help run day-to-day operations to exceed customers' expectations. You will also be responsible for negotiating rates with customer as well as transportation costs of suppliers.

We are keen to speak with candidates who have 3-5 years' experience within the European Road Freight Forwarding sector, familiarity of the industry and technical expertise and knowledge / understanding of rates, customers, and suppliers within the European road freight sector.

European Freight Forwarder responsibilities

• Maintain and improve working relationships with both customers and suppliers
• Monitoring transport rates, markets, and looking after the job from start to finish
• Sub-contracting haulage requirements, managing transportation bookings, and quotations
• Increase productivity, whilst minimising unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards

Experience of the European Freight Forwarder

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