Ocean Freight Import Executive

My long-established client is seeking an Ocean Freight Forwarding / Import professional to join their team in Rainham.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Qualify new business customers

·         Be confident in quoting for sea freight imports 

·         Ability to follow quotations to closure and bring on new bookings

·         Support the branch on growth of new business

·         Plan and organise sale activities

·         Support visits to customers to obtain factual information

·         Make effective visits to customers to obtain factual information

·         Arrange appropriate follow-up of customer quotes

·         Expand the boundaries of current business

·         Strategies developed to stay ahead of competition

·         Administration and reporting procedures prior to handover of client

The ideal candidate will have:

·         Knowledge and experience of Import Sea Freight Forwarding

·         Sales and Marketing experience

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Analytical thinking abilities

·         Planning and organising skills

·         Multi-tasking ability

·         Computer proficiency

·         Confidence in sales pitch and contacting new people

·         Passion and aptitude for sales

·         Organised and efficient



Job Title: Ocean Freight Import Executive

Location: Rainham, Essex

Salary: £24,500 to £28,500 DOE PLUS benefits + 25 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays

Hours of Work: 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday

Job Type: Permanent

Job Reference: PH9636



Wilde Associates is working in the capacity of an Employment Agency in respect of this role