Multimodal Export & Cross-Trade Specialist

Prime Appointments Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd is representing a proactive Multi-Modal Export & Cross Trade Operator based in Laindon. The role involves managing day-to-day export and cross-trade operations across sea, air and road freight, ensuring shipments are compliant and delivered to high service standards.

You will coordinate multimodal shipments, handle customs documentation, and liaise with overseas agents and carriers while supporting business development and cost control.

Qualifications

• Experience in freight forwarding, exporting, and cross-trade operations.
• Knowledge of multimodal freight including sea, air and road exports.
• Familiarity with export documentation and customs procedures.
• Strong customer service, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of export bookings, including enquiries, shipment coordination and cross-trade movements.
• Coordinate multimodal shipments across sea, air and road freight, ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Arrange collections, overseas deliveries and preparation of customs documentation.
• Create and maintain accurate shipment records in the systems.
• Liaise with overseas agents, carriers, and internal departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor shipment progress and resolve operational issues and delays.
• Deliver excellent customer service and support business development initiatives.

Skills

Freight forwarding

Multimodal freight

Export documentation

Customer service

Tools

LBase

Job description

Prime Appointments Ltd is representing a proactive Multi-Modal Export & Cross Trade Operator based in Laindon. The role involves managing day-to-day export and cross-trade operations across sea, air and road freight, ensuring shipments are compliant and delivered to high service standards.

You will coordinate multimodal shipments, handle customs documentation, and liaise with overseas agents and carriers while supporting business development and cost control.