Account Representative - Ocean Export

GEODIS; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rain app wages access

Telemedical access

Health/dental/vision insurance after 1

401k match

Maternity/ parental leave

Career development & ERGs

Employee discounts

Wellness app perks

Financial wellness programs

Daycare discount

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

GEODIS in Philadelphia seeks an Account Representative – Ocean Export to coordinate and execute shipments, ensuring service levels for clients are met and acting as the liaison for assigned shipments.

The role requires 3+ years in ocean exports, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Office. You will prepare export documents, arrange carrier shipments, and support Customer Service to maintain customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Minimum 3 years of export experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Letters of Credit preferred.
• Knowledge of the movement of freight via ocean.
• PC literacy with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Access and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi task and price accurately.

Responsibilities

• Receives and edits export orders.
• Prepares export documents such as invoices, declarations, origin certificates.
• Prepares international export documents according to customs and customer's requirements.
• Arranges shipments through shipper's contracted carriers.
• Reviews domestic and foreign trade regulations.
• Communicates with vendors, government agencies, and customers.
• Coordinates with Customer Service to ensure satisfaction.
• Maintains SOP manual of international export requirements.
• Maintains organized files monthly by customer for all shipments.
• Provides clerical support including sorting fax/documents to team members.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Pricing accuracy

Reading documents

Verbal/written skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Account Representative – Ocean Export

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team:

The Account Representative -Ocean Export is responsible for coordinating and executing shipments to ensure adequate service levels of clients are met. This position supports the company's day to day functions and is the direct liaison for assigned shipments.

Job Duties

• Receives and edits export orders


• Prepares all necessary documents such as commercial invoices, export declarations, certificate of origin, letters of credit


• Prepares international export documents timely and accurately according to custom's and customer's requirements.


• Arranges shipments through shipper's contracted carriers


• Reviews pertinent domestic and foreign trade regulations


• Communicates with vendors, government agencies, customer


• Coordinates with Customer Service Representatives to ensure customer satisfaction is met


• Maintains SOP manual of international export requirements for each customer and updates as necessary


• Maintains organized files monthly by customer for all international shipments


• Provides clerical support including:sorting of faxes and documents and distribution of those documentsto team members


• Other duties as required and assigned by supervisor

What you need:

• High school diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) equivalency


• Minimum 3 years experience in exportation of goods or an equivalent combination of both education and experience.


• Knowledge of Letters of Credit preferred


• Knowledge of the movement of freight via ocean


• PC literate with experience with Microsoft Outlook, Work, Access and Excel


• Ability to read and interpret documents


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required


• Ability to multi task


• Mathematical skills essential to ensure accuracy in pricing

What you gain from joining our team:

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.


• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!


• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment


• 401k match


• Paid maternity and parental leave


• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs


• Employee discounts


• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app


• Free financial wellness programs


• Daycare discount program


• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community.


• + more!