Exports - Commercial Freight Forwarder

Brook Street Recruitment is working on behalf of our Belfast client who is a world leader in global container shipping, who are looking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated, ambitious and customer focused Shipping Freight Forwarder - Imports to join to their commercial team. This is for a fixed term maternity cover
The successful candidate will be highly motivated, ambitious and have a proven track record working in a fast-paced environment.
The role represents a real opportunity to an individual who thrives in a dynamic, busy environment.
As an integral part of a strong commercial team the successful candidate will work closely with the local General Manager and Trade Development Manager (Imports).
Responsibilities:
* Promote and maintain Sea Freight pricing policy in conjunction with the Trade Development Manager (Imports) and General Manager in Belfast / Head Office
* Implement and communicate pricing directives to internal sales personnel, in liaison with the Trade Development Manager (Imports)
* Review budgets with the Trade Development Manager (Imports), including weekly liaison with overseas agents
* Identify, monitor, and target new accounts on specific trades, working closely with overseas commercial staff
* Maximise market share by understanding competition (weaknesses and strengths) across the current/potential customer base
* Provide reports, statistics, and analysis to the Sales Director / Head Office on all trade matters
* Work closely with the internal sales team and Head Office to ensure sufficient time is dedicated to VIP accounts
* Work closely with the Import Manager and staff to ensure "end-to-end" co-operation within the Import Department and other support departments of the Company
* Promotion of active Sales and Target Account Program
* Visit clients as and when required to promote relationships and attract new business
* Attend annual overseas trade meetings organised by Head Office - interacting with overseas agents to better understand and develop the trading relationship
Essential Criteria:
* Minimum of 5 years container shipping experience
* Team Leader/Management experience
* Proven track record of developing commercial activity within the shipping industry
* Excellent organisation skills
* Excellent verbal and written communications skills
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
* High level of computer skills, with good working knowledge of current Microsoft applications
* Full clean driving license
* Sound geographical knowledge
* Good numeracy and mathematical ability, and understanding of currency fluctuations/adjustments
Please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link