Freight Forwarder - Exhibitions

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Exciting, challenging and rewarding opportunity for a candidate who is outgoing, confident and organised that enjoys working in the Freight Forwarding and International Logistics industry, would be advantageous to have experience of handling Exhibition Logistics. Must be commercially aware and able to present well to customers in person, some overseas travel required for periods up to a maximum of 2 weeks. Office based 9-5 role in Kent.</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">Key responsibilities - Freight Forwarder- Exhibitions</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working with new and existing clients to achieve sales growth to agreed targets</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Assist in quotes for freight tenders, oversees enquiries and logistic proposals</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Input real time data using the company CRM system on leads, opportunities, and actions</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Drafting and sending appropriate sales correspondence & Follow up calls</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Development of global Agents, approved Vendors List.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Coordination of international/European division work in relation to various exhibitions, events, private product launches</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">On-site representation at exhibitions globally</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The provision of excellent customer service</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Accounts housekeeping including quotations and invoicing</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Budget management and cost control.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Liaison with the Business Development Manager and Operations team</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Candidate Experience - Freight Forwarder - Exhibitions</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Multi-modal freight forwarding experience</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Minimum 3 years experience Exhibition Logistics or Multi Modal freight forwarding experience.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good Commercial Awareness</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Excellent planning and organisation skills</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Track record of working to set timescales</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong communication skills</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Strong attention to detail</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Ability to work under pressure</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Events and Exhibition experience advantageous</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience of using CRM systems</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Continuous Improvement:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Work with the team to continually improve processes and business performance</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Support changes in the role necessary to take the department and business forward</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Work to achieve personal objectives set at appraisals and or those set monthly or quarterly</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Required skills</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>International Logistics</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Commercial Awareness</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Freight Forwarding</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Excellent Presentation with Customer Facing Skills</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Confident and Personable</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Employment Terms</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Salary: Dependant on Experience</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Hours: 9am-5pm Office Based (Flex attitude to working hours)</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Valid Passport and willing to travel overseas</span></li>

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