Export Agent (Full-Time)

Cavalier Logistics; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cavalier Logistics is seeking a full-time Export Agent to manage outgoing international shipments from pickup to delivery. The role requires knowledge of air and sea freight, truck services, and completion of waybills while delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities include booking shipments, monitoring routes, and verifying documentation against US and foreign regulations. A minimum high school diploma and at least one year in the industry are required; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• One year minimum industry experience required; three years preferred.
• Bi-lingual a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing and able to learn new tasks with training provided.
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Process shipments for export.
• Knowledge of international shipping rules.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Booking shipments with airlines.
• Working knowledge of airline routes.
• Negotiation of spot rates.
• Preparing and proofreading export documents.
• Submitting shipment pre-advices and documents to overseas agents.
• Monitoring departures and deliveries; ensure clearance and delivery.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Team player

Bi-lingual

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cavalier Logistics is seeking a full-time Export Agent to join our team. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for managing outgoing international shipments from pickup through delivery, using their good working knowledge of air freight, sea freight, truck services, completing waybills for all modes of transportation, and employing strong customer service skills. Industry experience is a must and compensation will depend upon that experience.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Processing shipments for export
• Knowledge of international shipping rules
• Strong customer service skills
• Booking shipments with airlines
• Working knowledge of airline routes
• Negotiation of spot rates
• Preparing and/or proofreading all associated export documents
• Submitting shipment pre-advices and export documents to overseas agents
• Monitoring departures, shipments in transit, arrivals, clearance and delivery
• Verifying documentation with US and foreign government regulations, export declarations, certificates of origin and related documents
• Providing Proof of Delivery to customers
• Other duties that may be assigned

Requirements:

• One year minimum industry experience required but three years of experience is preferred
• Strong customer service skills a must
• Willing and able to learn new tasks with training provided
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Bi-lingual a plus
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work with demanding deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Must be detail oriented, thorough, accurate, and solve problems efficiently
• Must be able to pass a background check

Education:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED

Benefits & Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation - Depends on Experience
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.