**Exciting Opportunity: Freight Forwarder**
Are you ready to steer your career in a new and exciting direction? This award-winning distribution company, with over 20 years of excellence in the industry, is seeking a passionate and experienced Freight Forwarder to join their dynamic team. This role offers the unique opportunity to work within a company that prides itself on understanding brands and delivering them to market with precision and care. With a global reach that extends across Europe, North America, and Asia, this role is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact on an international scale.
**What You Will Do:**
- Liaise with customers and suppliers to ensure expectations are met during the movement of cargo.
- Obtain competitive rates for quotes by directly liaising with suppliers, ensuring efficient and accurate input onto the booking portal.
- Process bookings from customers efficiently, arranging them correctly with suppliers.
- Maintain a steady flow of information regarding all bookings, ensuring clarity and confirmation.
- Investigate and respond to any complications in cargo movement in a thorough and speedy manner.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with overseas partners, ensuring market knowledge and competitive rates.
**What You Will Bring:**
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
- Desirable experience in customs clearance, both European and International.
- Computer literacy and adaptability to in-house systems.
- Experience within the road freight and shipping industry is desirable.
**Company Contribution & Industry Information:**
This role is pivotal in maintaining the smooth operation and administration of markets within the department, covering road, air, and sea freight operations. The Freight Forwarder will play a crucial role in maximising revenue on each consignment and ensuring the most effective go-to-market strategy for the company’s diverse brand portfolio. Operating in the distribution industry, this company offers a range of services from regular and trusted distribution to bespoke special services, always focusing on quality and reliability.
**Location:**
The role is based in Worcestershire, offering the chance to work within a global framework from a local base, ensuring the best of both worlds.
**Call to Action:**
If you are an ambitious individual with a drive to excel in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, this Freight Forwarder position is your next step towards a fulfilling career. Join a team that values innovation, customer care, and ethical business practices. Apply now to embark on a journey where your efforts are recognized, and your career can flourish.
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