Junior Account Manager

Description

Trainee Freight Operations Coordinator

Location: Manchester, Wythenshawe

Salary: 26,500 per annum + Quarterly Bonus incentive

Hours: Monday to Friday, Full Time

Are you looking to start or develop your career within the logistics and freight forwarding industry?

We are recruiting for an exciting entry–level opportunity with a well–established and growing international logistics business. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long–term career in freight forwarding, supply chain, or transport operations.

No direct industry experience is required, although any previous knowledge or exposure to logistics, shipping, transport, or freight forwarding would be highly advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive business that will provide training, development, and genuine career progression.

The Role

Working within a busy operations team, you will support the movement of customer shipments from booking through to completion, ensuring a high level of service throughout.

Duties will include:

Delivering excellent customer service to clients and partnersManaging shipment files from start to finishProcessing invoices and costs accurately and on timeSupporting existing customer accounts and maintaining service levelsLiaising with carriers, suppliers, and service providersSelecting suitable transport and logistics solutions to meet customer needsIdentifying opportunities to grow existing customer relationshipsAssisting with profit growth through effective commercial supportEnsuring company procedures and service standards are followed at all timesSupporting the wider team with day–to–day operational tasks

What We're Looking For

Strong communication skills and a professional mannerPositive, proactive, can–do attitudeGood organisation and time management skillsAbility to work well in a team environmentConfidence dealing with customers and suppliersProblem–solving mindset with attention to detailMotivated to learn and develop a career in logisticsIT literate with basic Microsoft Office skills

What's on Offer

26,500 starting salaryFull training providedExcellent long–term career progression opportunitiesSupportive and friendly working environmentOpportunity to join a respected and growing international businessWR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Ad ID: 5418253095