The Account Executive is responsible for assisting with the day to day operations within the Freight Forwarding departments. The Account Executive will proactively assist with the processing of consignments, invoicing and other administrative duties.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Accepting & processing Export/Import Ocean Freight bookings
- Adherence to procedures relating to accrual of costs, invoicing, completion of shipment files and general administration.
- Contacting suppliers (ocean, air, road) and negotiating rates.
- Position will also include a lower volume of Road & Air Freight Forwarding.
- Issuing quotations and managing customer accounts.
- Efficient resolution of operational problems/invoice queries
- Be responsible for handling designated key accounts, controlling of collections / deliveries / POD’s
- Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and potential clients
- Invoicing, filing and general administrative duties.
Skills Requirements
- Previous experience in a customer-facing role
- Previous experience in European freight an advantage
- Customs Experience an advantage
- Proficient in all Microsoft Packages
- Proactive communicator in the use of email and phone
- Fluent English both written and spoken essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Terms:
Full time permanent
Package:
€Neg.
For a confidential discussion on this or any other current opportunity please contact David Donegan on 01 8326330 /david@logiskills.ie
Please note that your application for this vacancy will be forwarded to all the consultants in The Logiskills Group as you may be suitable for other roles that we are unable to advertise