Freight Forwarder - Exhibitions

Exciting, challenging and rewarding opportunity for a candidate who is outgoing, confident and organised that enjoys working in the Freight Forwarding and International Logistics industry, would be advantageous to have experience of handling Exhibition Logistics. Must be commercially aware and able to present well to customers in person, some overseas travel required for periods up to a maximum of 2 weeks. Office based 9-5 role in Kent. Key responsibilities - Freight Forwarder- Exhibitions Working with new and existing clients to achieve sales growth to agreed targets Assist in quotes for freight tenders, oversees enquiries and logistic proposals Input real time data using the company CRM system on leads, opportunities, and actions Drafting and sending appropriate sales correspondence and Follow up calls Development of global Agents, approved Vendors List. Coordination of international/European division work in relation to various exhibitions, events, private product launches On-site representation at exhibitions globally The provision of excellent customer service Accounts housekeeping including quotations and invoicing Budget management and cost control. Liaison with the Business Development Manager and Operations team Candidate Experience - Freight Forwarder - Exhibitions Multi-modal freight forwarding experience Minimum 3 years experience Exhibition Logistics or Multi Modal freight forwarding experience. Good Commercial Awareness Excellent planning and organisation ..... full job details .....