Road Freight Forwarding Clerk

Freight Personnel; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent logistics firm in Wythenshawe is seeking a European Freight Coordinator to manage road freight operations. You will handle quotes, ensure efficient service for customers, and develop key client relationships. Ideal candidates have freight experience, particularly with EU freight. The role offers a salary of £27,000 - £33,000, along with benefits like a contributory pension and generous holiday.

Benefits

Childcare and Cycle to work schemes

25 Days Holiday plus day off for your birthday

Contributory pension

Company Bonus scheme / Referral scheme

Regular incentives

Qualifications

• Freight road freight experience required.
• Must have experience in moving goods to and from the EU.
• Experience with quotations is a must.

Responsibilities

• Handle quotes and suppliers effectively.
• Manage day-to-day movements of road freight clients.
• Provide exceptional service to all customers.

Skills

Freight road freight experience

Experience in moving goods to and from the EU

Quotations experience

Excellent customer service skills

Job description

Overview

We are now recruiting for a European Freight Coordinator based in Wythenshawe, the role level is very much dependent upon skills and experience of the applying candidate.

Our client is a Global Freight Forwarding and Supply Chain Solutions company. They now have an opportunity for a European Road Freight Coordinator to join their road freight transport desk joining the team at their Manchester office in Wythenshawe.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Head of Road Freight your role will involve handling quotes/suppliers and Operations
• Handling the day-to-day movements of the road freight client base. Ensuring that procedures are followed, and trade is developed through relationship building.
• Responding to customer quotations and enquiries quickly and efficiently
• Maintain and update suppliers contact list to ensure efficiency across the department
• Provide an exceptional level of service to all customers as required
• Invoice and cost shipment files in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain and monitor service expectations of existing and key accounts
• Follow the company operational procedures
• Management of business from inception to completion
• Select appropriate carrier / service providers to maximise profits and deliver service
• Manage own time to best efficiency for the business
• Carry out any other duties deemed necessary by the company
• Seek, develop and secure new opportunities from existing business
• Achieve profit growth through effective commercial management of new and existing accounts

Experience required

• Freight road freight experience
• Experience in moving goods to and from the EU
• Quotations experience
• Driven and ambitious
• Organised with excellent customer service skills

Salary and Benefits

• Salary £27,000 - £33,000 dependent upon experience
• Childcare and Cycle to work schemes
• 25 Days Holiday plus day off for your birthday
• Contributory pension
• Company Bonus scheme / Referral scheme
• Regular incentives, Plus more ...

If you are looking for a role with an established freight company with genuine career opportunities for the right individual please forward your cv