Seafreight Export Manager

WR Logistics; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing freight forwarding business is seeking a Seafreight Export Manager to oversee operations in Basildon. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of management experience in seafreight export operations, leading a team to achieve performance goals. Responsibilities include managing bookings, customs compliance, and ensuring excellent customer relationships. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Opportunities for career growth

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management experience in seafreight export operations.
• Strong knowledge of FCL and LCL/groupage exports.
• Proven leadership and team development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations for seafreight export including FCL and LCL services.
• Lead and mentor a team to achieve KPIs.
• Manage bookings and customs compliance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Operational knowledge

Customer-first approach

Problem-solving

Job description

Seafreight Export Manager - Full-Time Basildon

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Seafreight Export Manager to join a growing and well-established freight forwarding business. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills and in-depth experience across FCL and LCL/groupage export operations.

The Role:
You will be responsible for managing the export seafreight team and ensuring the smooth, compliant, and cost-effective handling of all FCL and LCL shipments. This is a hands-on leadership position, requiring strong operational knowledge and the ability to drive performance and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations for seafreight export, including FCL and LCL (consol/groupage) services

• Lead, mentor, and support a team to achieve departmental KPIs and service levels

• Manage bookings, documentation, carrier relations, and customs compliance

• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships

• Monitor financial performance, including profit margins, budgeting, and reporting

• Identify areas for improvement and implement process enhancements

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' management experience in seafreight export operations

• Strong knowledge of both FCL and LCL/groupage exports

• Proven leadership and team development skills

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

• Commercially minded with a proactive, customer-first approach

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary + performance-based incentives

• Standard working hours: Monday to Friday

• Supportive and professional team environment

• Opportunities for career growth and development

• Benefits package available

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.