Cross Trade Executive

Due to expansion, our client, who are a small friendly global logistics provider based at Heathrow (Ashford TW15) has an exciting new position available for an experienced Cross Trade Executive. The successful candidate should be an experienced freight forwarder with solid experience of handling cross trade import/export traffic via sea (bias) and air, with an excellent commercial awareness and good English communication skills (both verbal and written), someone who can use their initiative is essential with a flexible attitude. Good prospects are available.Employment Terms for the Cross Trade Executive:Office BasedHours Mon - Friday 9am-5.30pm20 days holiday plus bank holidaysOvertime or option to bank additional holidaySalary £35-40k DOE and NegResponsibilities for the Cross Trade Import Executive:Dealing with Far east traffic; USA cross trade 70% of the roleHandling UK exports/imports Sea (bias) and Air; This would be mainly sea freight but would also incorporate some air movementsKnowledge of USA import procedures an advantage FDA, Bond, ISF filling etcUnderstand the Customs Clearance ProcessFull account management (Start to Finish role)Providing Quotes and follow upSetting up shipments with overseas offices at origin and issue clear instructions to destination for clearance and delivery (offering a door to door service)Managing and monitoring shipments through to delivery, getting Pod and raising invoiceMaintaining Tracker/SpreadsheetsHigh level of customer service ..... full job details .....