Freight Apprentice

Getting In Limited; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Freight Apprentice to join their vibrant team. In this role, you will leverage your sales skills to develop customer relationships and manage freight shipments across road, sea, and air. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow into a Freight Account Manager, working in a fast-paced environment focused on delivering exceptional customer care. If you are a motivated individual with a knack for problem-solving and communication, this apprenticeship will set the stage for a rewarding career in freight forwarding.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer care skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities are key.

Responsibilities

• Nurture and develop customer relationships to build a portfolio.
• Manage shipments and provide solutions for freight needs.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Patience

1 year sales experience

Job description

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Freight Apprentice

Apply From: 28/04/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by SKILLS OFFICE NETWORK LTD

Employer

QUALITY FREIGHT SERVICES LTD

Vacancy Description

• Using your sales skills to gain new customers, you will nurture & develop them to build your own portfolio of trading accounts. Being their 1 point of contact, you will act as a 1 stop shop servicing all aspects of their freight needs and building long term relationships with both customers and suppliers.
• Although dealing with mainly road based movements – (UK and European imports and exports) you will also provide solutions for customs, air freight and sea freight shipments - offering a global solution to your expanding client base.
• You will be responsible for gaining enquiries from your client base, contacting our partners for pricing, quoting and managing the shipment from start to finish in line with your customers' requirements.
• You will book and manage your own shipments, request the relevant customs paperwork, and keep your clients updated along the way.
• You will be tasked with resolving issues quickly and effectively as they arise, whilst being a good communicator and providing the highest level of customer care.
• This is a fast-paced, target-focused environment, and we are looking for talented sales professionals to develop into Freight Account Managers and join our vibrant, lively, and dynamic team.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Freight Apprentice

Employer Description

Quality Freight Services Ltd is 30 years old this year. The company is an International Freight Forwarder with multiple offices across the UK, dealing with road, sea, and air freight shipments along with our own internal customs department.

Vacancy Location

Unit C, Centenary Works 150 Little London Road S8 0UJ

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

3

Vacancy Reference Number

1000316624

Key Dates

Apply From

28/04/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-05-19 23:59:59

Possible Start Date

2025-06-02 00:00:00

Learning Provider

SKILLS OFFICE NETWORK LTD

Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Logical thinking, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience, 1 year sales experience