Freight Forwarding Apprentice
BLAIKLOCK LIMITED · South East · TW17 8NS
About the role
Freight Quoting Specialist ✈️🚢🚚
Are you ready to dive into the fast-paced world of global logistics? We're seeking a sharp and organized individual to join our team as a Freight Quoting Specialist! This role is crucial for our sales success, ensuring our clients get the best pricing and service. If you're a problem-solver with an eye for detail and a knack for numbers, this could be your next big opportunity.
What you'll be doing:
- Crafting awesome freight quotes for air, sea, and road shipments. 📦
- Chatting with carriers and partners to snag the most competitive rates. 🤝
- Breaking down costs (think freight, fuel, duties, surcharges) to build spot-on pricing. 💰
- Keeping our internal rate sheets and pricing systems super up-to-date. 💻
- Being the sales team's go-to for quick and killer quotations. 🚀
- Keeping an eye on market trends and rate swings. 📊
- Lending a hand with tender documents and big client pricing proposals. 📄
- Connecting with our international agents to get those global pricing details sorted. 🌍
- Making sure our quotes hit the sweet spot between company profit margins and awesome service. ✅
- Following up on quotes and watching them turn into bookings. 🎉
What you'll bring:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 🗣️
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 🤔
- Proficiency in data entry and maintaining databases. 🗂️
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team. 👯
- A keen interest in the logistics and shipping industry. 🚢
This is a fantastic chance to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic industry and contribute directly to our company's growth. If you're eager to learn and make an impact, apply today!
Key responsibilities
- Prepare and send freight quotes for air, sea, and road shipments
- Liaise with carriers and partners to obtain competitive rates
- Analyse costs to build accurate pricing
- Update and maintain internal rate sheets and pricing systems
- Support the sales team with timely and competitive quotations
Entry requirements
GCSE in: (English (grade c or above), Maths (grade c or above))