Head of Airfreight Development - Freight Forwarding - Heathrow

Reporting to the UK Managing Director, the Head of Airfreight Development role will be pivotal in the pursuit of new suppliers, management of carrier contracts and negotiations. The position will be interactive with both the Sales Team, the Commercial Support Team and branch operations teams to provide the best service options for customers and our network. The role requires a skilled and highly motivated approach in carrier negotiations - and internal agreements within our network - to provide support as a ''trusted advisor'' to the business. The scope of the role demands to : Procure and evaluate partners to deliver the most reliable and cost-effective solution.Provide pricing for the completion of proposals and tender requests.Monitor and track market news to share developments and information on our key areas of interest. Support operations with carrier appointment details after making sure adequate solutions are in place.Support the Sales team to understand the customer''s needs and identify key benefits to help win business.Complete all required reporting expeditiously and accurately. Support UK Sales in joint visits as a ''trusted advisor'' if necessary, if appropriate.Ensure all personal KPI''s set are constantly achieved.Principle AccountabilitiesThis is not an exhaustive list but outlines the main functionality/accountability in the role.Provide solutions for Airfreight services, primarily focused on IMPORT growth as first priorityEnsure the correct and best ..... full job details .....