Sales Manager

Sales Executive
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This position would suit an experienced sales executive who wishes to move more into the Business Development field. The role will involve obtaining new/repeat business for the air and sea marketplaces. The role will be targetted, with a sales territory covering the Midlands conurbation. LOCATION - BIRMINGHAM
West Midlands
Negotiable
REF M337-05
Customer Service Operator
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Our Client is a well established Airfreight company that are seeking a part-time Administration Assistant. The successful applicant would need to have, excellent communication levels, good telephone and keyboard skills and dataentry experience. The hours are Monday-Friday 0900-1300 and in return an attractive package. This position is ever changing and urgently required. LOCATION EAST MIDLANDS AIRPORT
Derbyshire
Upto £15,000
REF M336-05
Customer Service Operator
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This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the top providers of logistics solutions. They have worldwide coverage and offer their employers a range of benefits to compliment basic salary. This particular position will involve aiding and assisting the sales team,collating information and producing reports. It is a very customer service orientated position. LOCATION - DERBYSHIRE
Derbyshire
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M318-05A
Customer Service Operator
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This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the top providers of logistics solutions. They have worldwide coverage and offer their employers a range of benefits to compliment basic salary. This particular position will involve aiding and assisting the sales team,collating information and producing reports. It is a very customer service orientated position. LOCATION - WEST MIDLANDS
West Midlands
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M318-05
Operations Supervisor
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Our clients are an expanding freight forwarder who specialise in the european marketplace. They currently have an opening within their dedicated French service for a team leader. The miniumum experience for this particular position would be 5 years in a supervisory position. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken French. Must be a team player with a
Staffordshire
AAE
REF M329-05
Sales Executive
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This Swedish owned global shipping and logistics provider has recently strengthened its UK position by acquisition. They require an experience logistics sales professional to sell their global services in the East Midlands, Sheffield, Doncaster, Grimsby, Lincoln and Hull. The successful applicant will have inside backup and there is an uncapped commission structure.
East Midlands
Negotiable
REF M286-05
Sales Executive
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Our Client is a fast paced well respected and established company within the Freight and Logistics industry. An opportunity has arisen for a hard working, motivated and experienced Sales Executive who has a desire to succeed. You would need to have full knowledge of Air and Sea products and service and an ability to promote them to potential clients. In return you will be offered an attractive package with huge OTE potential. LOCATION TAMWORTH
West Midlands
Negotiable
REF M327/05
Deepsea Operator
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Freight forwarder require an experienced seafreight operator. You will be responsible for handling imports shipments from worldwide origins. Your duties will include inputting shipping details, liaising with customers for delivery and clearance instructions, processing relevant documentation and handling any queries that may arise together with providing general excellent customer service. Salary is ip to £19,000. LOCATION - BRISTOL
Avon
AAE
REF M324-05
Sales Executive
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Our client, a very reputable Forwarding and Logistics company are seeking a Sales Executive to promote their milt modal products and services. The successful candidate will need to have a proven sales background in the freight arena and be very self motivated with excellent communication skills. LOCATION NORTHAMPTON
East Midlands
Negotiable
REF M323-05
Customer Service Operator
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Our successful client is seeking to employ a Customer Service Supervisor who will be responsible for the daily supervision of the Sales/Shipping Co-ordinators and provide support to the Commercial Manager. To liaise with the relevant departments and Sales Engineers to ensure effective and efficient customer support is given to the customer base. LOCATION WORCESTERSHIRE
Hereford & Worcestershire
Negotiable
REF M290-05
Sales Co-ordinator
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This newly created role is to assist two of the Global Account Managers for a major european freight operator. Previous Sales/marketing experience advantageous with an enquiring mind to undertake market research. you will be involved in key accounts, tendering and presentations. This excellent challenging role requires a lively individual with an engaging personality. LOCATION: Birmingham
West Midlands
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M276-05
Deepsea Operator
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Key Account Operator for worldwide oceanfreight imports, responsible for arranging customs clearance through port clearances department, organising deliveries to customers, approving purchase invoices for payment. Minimum 3 years of deepsea operations with a work knowledge of customs. High degree of accuracy and ability to work under presure
West Midlands
Negotiable
REF M300-05
Airfreight Operator
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Import Customs Broker minimum of 1 years experience required for one of the top 5 players in the industry. Must be experience in customs entries. Excellent opportunity for second jobber.
Derbyshire
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M308-05
Customer Service Operator
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Recognised as one of the leading names in forwarding, our clients seek to employ an experienced Import and Export clerk. Ideally you will have a minimum of 2 years import/export expertise, dealing with worldwide markets and completing all related documentation. Also responsable for all aspects of customer service. LOCATION NORTHAMPTON
East Midlands
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M295-05
Deepsea Operator
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Recognised as one of the leading names in forwarding, our clients seek to employ an experienced deepsea clerk. Ideally you will have a minimum of 3 years import expertise, dealing with worldwide markets and completing all related documentation. LOCATION BIRMINGHAM
West Midlands
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M313-05
Operations Manager
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A well established independently owned freight company with 32 years experience is seeking an Operations Manager for there Coventry office. This Leading company turns over in excess of £14 million annually, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to join there ever progressing team. We are looking for 5 years European import/export experience, knowledge of sea/air freight traffic and past experience of managing and motivating a team. LOCATION COVENTRY
Warwickshire
Negotiable
REF M311-05
Operations Supervisor
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One of the worlds leading independentlt owned freight companies in the Uk is seeking to employ a Senior Forwarding Clerk. To work in a busy European road freight department the successful candidate will need to have a 2-3 years forwarding experience, excellent communication skills and customer focused. LOCATION COVENTRY
East Midlands
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M312-05
Freight Forwarding Operator
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We are seeking a genuine “Freight Forwarder” who has a track record that covers experience in the movement of air and sea import and export movements. We appreciate you are in the minority but our Client wants a desk person that is self sufficient, motivated and able to negotiate rates and pull business on board. For this they are prepared to offer a rewarding salary and job satisfaction. If you want to be valued then this is the role for you. LOCATION: RUGBY
West Midlands
AAE
REF M305-05
Operations Manager
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A responsible role where European import/export road freight expertise is required. Located at their Leicester Hub this position is with one of the key players in the business today. Supervision of a staff around 45 in total . This is a demanding role not for the faint hearted, where previous managerial experience is essential.. Whilst controlling the day to day operations you would also be responsible for a major manufacturing contract. Production of KPI’s, you would also be involved in Health and Safety issues, Tendering, Presentations and have profit and loss responsibilities. Remuneration will be in accordance this position to include benefits. Location: Coalville
Leicester
£25,000 - £30,000
REF M288-05
Sales Executive
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Our client offers multi-modal services and requires and keen and enthusiastic sales individual, hungry for success and wanting to belong to a professional go a head company. A major player in the freight and logistics field this covers a sales territory of the East and West Midlands. Should you only have air/ocean/road freight in the singular, your details will still be considered.
West Midlands
£25,000 - £30,000
REF M297-05
Sales Manager
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This vacancy is arising due to retirement and offers an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic individual who has proven sales success, to move into the ranks of sales management. This would make you responsible for a sales team, ensuring they met their targets and generated the required revenue. You would need to have excellent organisational qualities and a strong awareness of multi-modal traffics and how to increase turnover. A perople’s person is sought for this role with an ability to drive and motivate the sales force.
West Midlands
AAE
REF M296-05
Airfreight Operator
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Our client is and international freight forwarder based in Nuneaton. They urgently seek an experienced airfreight import operator with a minimum of 5 years experience. The company are known to be a proactive and progressive organisation and successful in their own field. Join a happy environment and enjoy the workplace. Location: Nuneaton
West Midlands
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M261-05
Freight Forwarding Operator
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Expanding freight forwarder seeks experienced freight operator with a strong knowledge of the oceanfreight movements on a worldwide basis. A minimum of 3 years experience of exports or imports is required to join this busy and successful team and be part of its expansion plan.
East Midlands
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M274-05
Freight Forwarding Operator
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We are currently seeking a freight Forwarder who has the knowledge of Air and Sea Imports and Exports. A minimum of 6 months experience is essential aswell as understanding of all associated documentation. The successful candidate will be IT literate, have excellent communication skills and a desire to succeed. LOCATION AVONMOUTH/BRISTOL
Somerset
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M303-05
Deepsea Operator
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Our well established large international client, is currently seeking a Deepsea Export Clerk on a temporary basis with the hope of it turning permanent. Past experience within deepsea export is essential together with knowledge of all relevant documentation. Are you available? LOCATION BIRMINGHAM
West Midlands
Negotiable
REF M292-05
Sales Co-Ordinator
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Have you got at least 1 years experience working within a Sales Support position? Are you looking for a new challenge working for an established global company? If so get in touch! We are looking for an organised, self motivated candidate who has the ability to multi task and prioritise work loads. Excellent communication skills are essential to ensure customer support and ensuring all goods are moved on a timely and cost effective basis. LOCATION WORCESTER
Worcestershire
Negotiable
REF M302-05
Transport Planner
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Working in the Transport Office of a major Freight Forwarder you would be responsible for planning the UK domestic transport arrangements. This would involve the collection and delivery of traffics destined for overseas. Previous experience is essential and a good geographical understanding. Own vehicles and sub-contracted vehicles.
West Midlands
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M270-05
Operations Supervisor
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Experienced Import professional sought by established expanding freight forwarder. A minimum of 5 years European import knowledge is required together with supervisory previous experience. Excellent progressive role operating own vehicles from and to Europe.
West Midlands
Negotiable
REF M164-05
Customer Service Operator
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Our client requires a particular individual that enjoys customer service. The role is to support their sales team so one has to enjoy customer contact and get fulfillment from developing and managing accounts. A pro-active environment is where you would be based at East Midlands Airport.
East Midlands
£25,000 - £30,000
REF M167/05
Freight Forwarding Operator
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Freight Forwarder requires someone with some general import experience to join their office. The bias is towards seafreight but applicants with any aspect of import experience are welcome to apply. You will need to be a team player and have excellent customer service skills. LOCATION - DUDLEY
West Midlands
AAE
REF M206-05
Sales Manager
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Responsibility for the agreeing, maintaining and achieving of the regions target and the monitoring and performance of the field sales personnel for England. You will also be responsible for gaining and retaining the maximum amount of profitable business from existing, prospective and new customers within the territory. You will need to have multi freight forwarding, modal capabilities and be confident in your ability to be able to motivate and handle a staff of around 15. You will be required to plan sales for a specific area, work to personal targets, ensure sales team reach theirs and make sure that the company is represented in a professional manner at all times. If you have a proven track record in sales, looking for the next step in your career or if you are an experience sales manager, this company would be interested in hearing from you. You must be hungry to succeed, be dynamic, enthusiastic and professional. The salary for this role is up to £45k with car, laptop, phone etc plus commission. The head office is in South Staffordshire and it would be ideal if you could get to this location easily. However this role is not location specific.
National
£35,000 - £40,000
REF M291-05
Sales Executive
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Solid background and proven success are a pre requisite for this position. You need to be enthusiastic and determined to succeed. Our client is one of the largest and leading freight forwarding and logistics operators worldwide which enables you to be able to promote their services with complete confidence that the network of support is established ad successful. This particular role will see you promoting their seafreight export services to worldwide destinations, therefore experience of developing these markets is important. In addition you need to be comfortable working to targets and arranging own appointments. In return for your hard work, you will receive a competitive salary based on your experience, together with a range of benefits and you will be joining a successful and growing company. LOCATION – BRISTOL
Avon
AAE
REF M277-05
Operations Supervisor
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Super opportunity to join one of the worlds leading freight forwarding and logistics operators. They have a reputation for being able to provide excellent service and also investment in their staff. This position is based within their seafreight export department. You will be required to supervise a team of 6 people. As well as being fully au fait with all seafreight export procedures and documentation, you will need to be a team player and be able to motivate your team. You will need to ensure that the department is covered satisfactorily at all times and have excellent communication and computer skills. LOCATION - BRISTOL
Avon
£25,000 - £30,000
REF M278-05
Sales Executive
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This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Sales Executive who is fully au fait with Multi Modal. The successful candidate should have a proven track record, be self motivated and a desire to achieve. LOCATION BIRMINGAHM
West Midlands
Negotiable
REF M232-05
Sales Co-ordinator
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Our client is one of the leading names in the forwarding arena. Due to continuing success, they seek an experienced freight forwarder to join their expanding team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years in freight sales. Must be a team player with good IT skills. Excellent opportunity. LOCATION NORTHANTS
Northampshire
Negotiable
REF M187-05
Deepsea Operator
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A keen and experienced oceanfreight import operator is required by a successful Freight Forwarder with office throughout the UK. Their main market is the Far East and therefore experience of this market and geographical locations would be advantageous. Progressive department and a team that works together in a happy environment. Location: North Birmingham
West Midlands
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M269-05
Freight Forwarding Operator
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This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking at starting a career in the freight industry. The successful candidate will need to be a quick learner, IT literate and able to communicate at all levels. Educated in Maths and English to GCSE grade C or above. LOCATION BIRMINGHAM SALARY £10,000
West Midlands
Upto £15,000
REF M284-05
Deepsea Operator
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This is a brilliant opportunity for a candidate that is looking to further their career in the Export Sea Freight arena. An established company with a large amount of potential is looking at employing an Export Co-Ordinator due to landing a new contract. The successful candidate should be IT literate, possess 3 years or more Export Sea Freight experience and have had dealings with Letters of credit. Also it is essential that they are able to work unsupervised and the ability to keep motivated. LOCATION ALFRETON
Derbyshire
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M279-05
Airfreight Operator
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Our client is looking for an experienced Airfreight Export Clerk who is looking to join their small but busy office. The successful candidate will be able to work on their own and as part of a team, have experience handling bookings with airlines and dangerous goods knowledge/experience would be be an advantage. LOCATION BIRMINGHAM
West Midlands
Negotiable
REF M272-05
Customer Service Operator
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This is a key position within an ever growing company, dealing with large global customers. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be a strong , dynamic character who will use their initiative and be able to make decisions. Experience in freight forwarding/transportation and the ability to maintain and develop customer and suppliers relationships essential. The hours of work for this position are 0600-1430hrs Mon-Fri however you would need to be flexible. LOCATION BIRMINGHAM
West Midlands
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M271/05
Deepsea Operator
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Our clients is seeking an outgoing, organised and experienced FREIGHT FORWARDER. The role would be working within the Deep-sea department handling Import and actioning all relevant documentations. The successful candidate would have 5 years experience with deepsea imports, PC literate and able to work as part of a team. LOCATION BIRMINGHAM
West Midlands
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M266-05
Customer Service Operator
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Our client, who are an established Freight Forwarder are currently recruiting for an Administration Assistant. The role will involve all aspects of general administration and liaising with clients and colleagues on all levels. This is an excellent opportunity and the successful candidate will have good customer service skills and be PC literate. LOCATION BIRMINGHAM
West Midlands
Upto £15,000
REF M265-05
Deepsea Operator
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Our clients are recognised as one of the major players in the forwarding and logistics arenas. They have a vacancy in their export department. They seek applicants with extensive experience in the deepsea export marketplace. LOCATION - BIRMINGHAM
West Midlands
Negotiable
REF M252-05
Airfreight Operator
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The next step for an airfreight operator who has at least 2 years experience. Working in a busy office handling all aspects of Export procedures, completion of documentation, maintaining and developing business relations with clients. The successful candidate would need be knowledgeable of Customs Export Clearance. LOCATION BRISTOL
Somerset
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M255-05
Sales Executive
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Our client is seeking experienced and successful sales personnel who have the ability to make a difference. The company is one of the worlds leading freight forwarding and logistics operators. They have a reputation for excellent service and investment in their staff. To be considered, you should have a solid background in promoting Deepsea services. You need to be comfortable working to targets, arranging own appointments and be enthusiastic and hungry to succeed. In return you will receive a competitive salary based on your experience and you will be joining a successful and growing company. LOCATION – BRISTOL
Avon
AAE
REF M245-05
Sales Co-ordinator
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A professionally trained telemarketing researcher is sought by a large expanding freight forwarder offering freight and logistics solutions world-wide. They seek to appoint an experienced candidate who is familiar with contacting organisations in order to ascertain and extract a profile of their international export or import business. Working hours can be flexible to suit the right individual. Previous experience in either the freight or logistics sector is essential. Salary dependable on hours agreed for work and experience.LOCATION: BIRMINGHAM
West Midlands
Negotiable
REF M247-05
Sales Executive
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A SALES PROFESSIONAL IS SOUGHT TO FURTHER DEVELOP THE EUROPEAN MARKETPLACE WITH CONCENTRATION UPON FRANCE, PORTUGAL & SPAIN, IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. THESE ARE EXISTING SERVICES THAT OUR WELL ESTABLISHED CLIENT RUNS AND THEY ARE LOOKING TO RECRUIT DUE TO EXPANSION. LOCATION: BIRMINGHAM
West Midlands
Negotiable
REF M244-05
Customer Service Operator
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Our client is based at East Midlands Airport in the thrust of it all with a highProfile in the Express European field. Their requirement is for a highly skilled Customer Service Adviser. A good telephone manner and ability to assist with bookings is essential. Additional language skills advantageous.
Derbyshire
Upto £15,000
REF M230-05
Sales Executive
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If you want to sell for one of the top 15 IATA Forwarders, then this is the role for you. No one pretends sales are easy these days but your role can be made easier when you are representing a big name. The sales territory is all of the B postal codes, excluding Tamworth, Plus Redditch, Birmingham City Centre and the Black Country. To make life easier, they provide, laptop, car, pension, healthcare and mobile. What more can you ask? However, in return they need a highly rated sales professional with a proven track record of selling multi-modal sales.
West Midlands
Negotiable
REF M219-05
Freight Forwarding Operator
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Do you live in Leicester? Do you have freight forwarding experience? Are you a self starter and would you like to join a small but active and successful team? Well contact us now !!!!
Leicestershire
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M238-05
Sales Executive
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Our clients are a multi modal freight forwarder. They have an opening for an experienced air and sea freight operator to move into their sales department. The successful candidate must have sound operational expertise and excellent communication skills, all necessary training will be given. LOCATION - BIRMINGHAM
West Midlands
Negotiable
REF M240-05
Deepsea Operator
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Successful leading freight forwarding and logistics company looking for an experienced Deepsea Export operator. You will have excellent customer service skills and be able to communicate effectively across departments and with external agents. Good IT skills, able to work on initiative and as part of a team. Excellent career opportunities for the successful applicants. LOCATION:COVENTRY
West Midlands
Negotiable
REF M215-05
Operations Manager
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To Control a very busy department involved in trailer movements from Europe. A growing operation that requires a dedicated medium sized team to ensure goods are imported effectively. Organisation or documentation and delivery to client. Proven previous supervisory/management experience and involvement in trailer traffics. LOCATION: Birmingham
West Midlands
£25,000 - £30,000
REF M164-05
Deepsea Operator
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This organisation have gained an excellent reputation throughout the forwarding arena. They seek an experienced deepsea operator to arrange worldwide traffics and complete all related documentation. Circa £18,000 LOCATION - BIRMINGHAM
West Midlands
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M989-05
Airfreight Operator
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Do you have customs entry experience? Are you looking for your next challenge? Can you get to North Birmingham? Do you want to work for one of the worlds biggest Freight forwarding operators? If so, please send your cv to us asap. Our client is setting up a new customs clearance department and they require experienced people to become part of a new team. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who have knowledge of Air or sea freight entries and want to work in a great environment. LOCATION - NORTH BIRMINGHAM
West Midlands
AAE
REF M101-05+
Airfreight Operator
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Our client is looking for experienced Air Import and Air Export candidates to work in their busy Coventry office. Typical duties to include client liaison, shipment tracking, monitoring shipment discrepancies, liaison with Service Centres. Successful applicant will also have a good telephone manner and be able to work well within a team environment. Salary up to £21,000. LOCATION; COVENTRY
West Midlands
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M135-05
Freight Forwarding Operator
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Enthusiastic individual required to join a young team of five involved in multimodal export traffics. Airfreight expertise is desirable and knowledge of Ocean and Trailer advantageous. Established operation. Must be a car driver. LOCATION: BIRMINGHAM
West Midlands
Upto £15,000
REF M105-05
Operations Supervisor
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A leading name in freight forwarding and logistics solutions seeks an operations supervisor to oversee the day to day running of a busy airfreight office. Responsible for a team of 5, candidates should have airfreight import and export experience working for a freight forwarder. The ideal candidate will be customer focussed and confident in resolving staff issues. LOCATION - CASLTE DONINGTON
Derbyshire
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M134/05
Airfreight Operator
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Our client is a leading name in the freight forwarding industry. They currently require an experienced freight forwarder with knowledge of airfreight export procedures to join their existing team. Duties will include quoting and taking bookings, arranging transport, processing documentation, advising customers of status, etc. The successful candidate will need to be able to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. Candidates must be IT literate with excellent customer service skills. LOCATION - BRISTOL
Avon
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M117/05
Deepsea Operator
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Our clients are one of the premier freight/logistics companies. They have an opening within their deepsea department for an experienced import operator. You must have a miniumum of 12 months freight forwarding experience in a similar position. You will need to be a team player who is used to working in a hectic environment. LOCATION - BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M115-05
Sales Executive
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Our client is an established and succesful forwarder with an excess of 50 offices worldwide. They currently require a succesful, dynamic and motivated sales person to promote their multi-modal services. Experience selling Air or Seafreight services preferred however Trailer Freight sales people will be considered. Covering the East Midlands (Notts, Derby, Leics) as a sales territory, in return for your hard work, the succesful applicant can expect a competitve salary package including company car, bonuses, etc. LOCATION - CASTLE DONINGTON
Derbyshire
Negotiable
REF M099-05
Sales Executive
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Freight forwarding organisation has a vacancy for an ambitious target driven individual. They seek an experienced sales executive/business development manager to promote their european groupage services. Knowledge of the Italian arena beneficial. LOCATION-NOTTINGHAM
Nottinghamshire
Negotiable
REF M020-05
Deepsea Operator
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An experienced deepsea import operator is sought by leading freight forwarder and logistics supplier. You will be required to complete all documentation, entries etc, be a team player and a good all rounder. Circa £20,000 LOCTATION - BIRMINGHAM
West Midlands
£15,000 - £20,000
REF M991-05


Agency/Employer: Forward Prospects Southern
Town or City: Nuneaton
Location: Staffordshire
Sector: Electronics
Related Job Titles: Not stated
Permanent/Contract: Permanent, Full time
Experience: 1 years
Date: 09-11-2005
Salary: 15000 British Pound / Not stated

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