Freight Forward Account Manager Apprentice
EAGLE INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS LTD · North West · WA14 4DZ
About the role
Logistics Apprentice: International Shipping ✈️🚢🚚🚆
Ready to dive into the exciting world of global logistics? We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team as a Logistics Apprentice. This is your chance to learn the ins and outs of coordinating international shipments across air, sea, road, and rail. 🌍
What you'll be doing:
- Supporting the team with booking freight, tracking shipments, and keeping customers in the loop. 📦
- Gaining knowledge of customs processes, shipping documentation, quotations, and freight forwarding systems. 📄
- Building awesome relationships with customers, suppliers, and overseas agents. 🤝
- Providing top-notch customer service to ensure smooth and efficient logistics. ✅
What you'll gain:
- Structured on-the-job training and mentoring from experienced pros. 🧑🏫
- Skills to progress into a Multi-Modal Account Manager role. 🚀
- Experience working within a supportive operations team. 🙌
- Insights into company procedures and opportunities to share your ideas for improvement.💡
This is an office-based role in Altrincham, where you'll be working closely with our experienced operations team. You'll receive full training, mentoring, and support throughout your apprenticeship, with genuine opportunities for career progression upon successful completion. 🌟
You'll be comfortable using computers, email, and telephones, and thrive in a fast-paced office environment. 💻📧📞 International logistics is a dynamic industry, so expect variety and new challenges every day! You'll need to be organised, adaptable, and a pro at prioritising tasks to meet customer deadlines. ⏰
As you grow with us, you might even get to visit customers, attend industry events, and see all aspects of the freight forwarding business. 💯
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Key responsibilities
- Support the team with booking freight and tracking shipments.
- Ensure customers are kept informed regarding shipment status.
- Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and overseas agents.
- Provide excellent customer service and assist in delivering logistics solutions.
- Contribute ideas for improvement and learn company procedures within the operations team.
Entry requirements
GCSE in: (English (grade A*-C/ 4-9), Maths (grade A*-C/ 4-9))