Freight Account Manager

Freight Account Manager

South Yorkshire
£30,000 - £35,000 + Car + Benefits

Role Profile
Our client, who is a leading Logistics business, are looking for a Freight Account Manager based in South Yorkshire. You will be responsible for the day to day management of clients' accounts as well as managing the implementation of new customers.

Skills & Experience
* Experience in dealing with freight operations
* Being the point of contact for costing and quoting for all modes of freight, air, sea, road and courier, import and export.
* You will oversee the regular update and completion of pricing for your allocated customers.
* Handling documentation and operating cargo with whichever suppliers you source.
* Experience in negotiation for cost effective solutions
* Using your own entrepreneurial skills to develop and maximise business
* Maintain ongoing dialogue with the relevant overseas agents to ensure they are aware of your customers' sourcing and shipping requirements.
* Excellent communication skills, able to communicate at all levels
* Customer service focused
* Manage and actively seek to build a good relationship with any new customers assigned to you.
* Confident in dealing with customers, both over the phone and face to face
* Commercially astute
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft products

Client information
Our client is a leading Logistics business with a portfolio of customers.

Remuneration
£30,000 - £35,000 + Benefits

About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com

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