Export Account Manager

Position: Export Account ManagerLocation: LeedsSalary: £30,000 - £35,000 + OTE bonusOur client, a specialist freight forwarding business, is seeking an Export Account Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of clients, managing their export requirements from start to finish.This is a client-facing role with a strong operational focus, overseeing the full export process from quotation through to delivery.Job OverviewAct as the main point of contact for allocated clients, managing their day-to-day export requirementsTake full ownership of shipments from initial enquiry through to final deliveryCoordinate export movements across LCL, FCL, Airfreight, RoRo, and Road freightNegotiate rates with shipping lines and suppliers, providing competitive quotations within agreed marginsFollow up on quotations and support in securing and retaining businessPrepare and manage all export and customs documentation, ensuring compliance and accuracyMonitor shipments throughout, liaising with customers, carriers, and overseas agents, providing regular updatesArrange UK collections and deliveries from customer load points through to destinationEnsure all shipment data is accurately recorded and maintained within internal systemsPrepare and issue sales invoices, and check/authorise supplier invoices for paymentWork collaboratively within a small team, supporting colleagues and assisting with training where requiredIdentify potential opportunities for growth within existing accounts and flag to ..... full job details .....