Commercial Freight Clerk

Our client is a global freight forwarder, although shipping world-wide they are a specialist shipper to Africa, the Middle East, India and Pakistan. Working with local partners on every continent this ensures they can offer you the best advice and sea freight options available.Well established they are looking to strengthen the Sales department and are now recruiting for an Commercial Freight Clerk to join the team at their offices in Bradford This is a crucial role that contributes directly to the profitability of the company, involving taking customer enquiries, providing quotations whilst gaining new business. You will be expected to be proactive in the role and maintain and develop business relationships. Effective communication and close team working is key. Key responsibilities are as follows To provide accurate, competitive pricing to customers and the external sales team To maximise Profit Per Job (PPJ) whilst maintaining a realistic price Dealing with customers'' queries/enquiries via telephone/email. Calculate and advise rates to customers and the external sales team Provide customers with quotes as requested/required. Deal with Invoice and price disputes. Work with rate sheets. Develop and grow long-term relationships with customers and shipping companies Price up bookings and monitor and maintain pricing inbox.Experience required Freight experience in a previous commercial role Previous experience of working in a commercial environment Experience of working in ..... full job details .....