Our successful client is seeking a Trainee Export Coordinator to join their team in Bristol.

Location: Bristol
Contract: Full time permanent
Salary: £19,000-£20,000k

Main Purpose of Job:
To meet customers’ requirements for the safe and efficient transport of their cargo effectively.

Key Task:
• Communicate effectively in a professional manner with customers to ensure their requirements are fulfilled in line with their booking instructions
• Collate all bookings and plan trailers to ensure cost effectiveness
• Plan vehicles to be used, assessing any subcontractors
• Liaise with other offices in the UK and abroad
• Communicate with drivers to ensure issues are resolved promptly
• Arrange with approved hauliers for transport of cargo, confirm availability of equipment and agree prices where no tariff exists
• Prepare correct documentation to the Warehouse/Haulage/Distribution/Shipping department for loading/offloading cargo to vehicles
• Perform and correctly implement General Administration, e.g. check costs in accordance with departmental requirement and filing
• Maintain awareness of and follow transport regulations, where relevant

Skills Required:
• Excellent problem solving and customer service skills
• Strong organisational and strategic planning skills
• Good communication and administrative skills
• Able to work on own initiative with good interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft word & Excel

This is a great opportunity to work for a successful business in North Bristol.

Our client are looking to recruit for 2 roles: An Ocean Export Coordinator and an Air Import Coordinator.

Location: Bristol
Salary: £19,000-£22,000 +

Job Responsibility:

To deal with aspects of International and Domestic freight movements (Import, Export by Sea, Air and/or Land). Duties include:

-To act as a conduit between customers and suppliers
-To create customs declarations in line with HMRC and current legislation
-To provide quotations to clients and overseas offices, and also to assist Sales team in quotations when they are on the road
-To liaise with overseas offices for shipment movements, taking responsibility for monitoring progress and keeping the customer advised of the status
-To ensure that all KPI’s are met in a positive way for the client or the Company
-Providing lead information to other offices in the UK where relevant
-Identifying new business opportunities and progressing through sales and/or operations pipeline
-Providing possible telesales support to the Business Development Manager and covering all aspects from arranging appointments and completing telesales duties
-Working with the Branch on a daily basis to ensure all jobs are moving at a profit unless previously agreed
-To perform any other duties not defined in the job description as reasonably requested / expected by the Company

Skills and Experience:

-Experience within the freight forwarding sector essential
-Commercially astute
-Energetic and committed
-Confident
-Excellent communicator
-Good team player

The ideal candidate for these roles will have the ability to work independently, think on their feet and work well under pressure. This a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious individual to join a fun company based in South Bristol. If it sounds like the perfect role for you, apply today!