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Freight Personnel
Freight Sea Freight Key Account Coordinator
West Midlands
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 18 days ago
- Salary
- 32000.00 - 37000.00 GBP Annual + 22 days hol, Pension, rewards
- Recruiter
- Freight Personnel
- Closes
- 18 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
We are now recruiting for a Freight Key Account Coordinator based in Solihull, Birmingham
This role will be focused solely on supporting a major client and handling their shipments of out of the ordinary units. Working with one of the Key Account Managers to support with rate and quote managements, handling customer queries, researching shipping lines to see who can support with the large cargo and locations that can handle the offload of large/heavy cargo
Looking for someone who is proactive, strong communicator, organised, strong problem solver. With experience in ops or pricing and looking for your next challenge. Applying candidates must have ocean freight experience and can demonstrate an understanding of LCL, FCL, RORO, an understanding of load planning
It's an interesting role that will be great for someone who is looking for their next challenge and to use their knowledge for the more complicated side of freight
Key Responsibilities
Strategic pricing planning to support global distribution
Building and enhancing carrier and trade portfolios
Support RFQs and pricing updates
Support spot quoting & follow up
Support with carrier business reviews
Coordination with Operations teams on booking escalation and resolution
Support in customer business review preparations
Other tasks as required
General Skills
Ocean freight background is essential – understanding of FCL, LCL, Roll–On/Roll–Off and Out of–Gauge desirable
Good knowledge of ocean carrier landscape
An understanding of ocean market and trades
Strong communication skills
Computer literate – MS Office experience essential and freight management software experience is desirable e.g. CargoWise
Excellent attention to detail
A sense of urgency
Strong time management skills
DG Training advantageous
Salary and Package
35,000 circa
Pension
22 days holiday to start
Rewards and Discounts
Heath care plan
Cycle to work scheme
Social events
Free Parking
Plus more
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Ad ID: 5417052996
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