Exports commercial freight forwarder

Brook Street Recruitment is working on behalf of our Belfast client who is a world leader in global container shipping, who are looking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated, ambitious and customer focused Shipping Freight Forwarder - Imports to join to their commercial team. This is for a fixed term maternity cover The successful candidate will be highly motivated, ambitious and have a proven track record working in a fast-paced environment. The role represents a real opportunity to an individual who thrives in a dynamic, busy environment. As an integral part of a strong commercial team the successful candidate will work closely with the local General Manager and Trade Development Manager (Imports). Responsibilities: * Promote and maintain Sea Freight pricing policy in conjunction with the Trade Development Manager (Imports) and General Manager in Belfast / Head Office * Implement and communicate pricing directives to internal sales personnel, in liaison with the Trade Development Manager (Imports) * Review budgets with the Trade Development Manager (Imports), including weekly liaison with overseas agents * Identify, monitor, and target new accounts on specific trades, working closely with overseas commercial staff * Maximise market share by understanding competition (weaknesses and strengths) across the current/potential customer base * Provide reports, statistics, and analysis to the Sales Director / Head Office on all trade matters * Work closely with the internal sales team and Head Office to ensure sufficient time is dedicated to VIP accounts * Work closely with the Import Manager and staff to ensure end-to-end co-operation within the Import Department and other support departments of the Company * Promotion of active Sales and Target Account Program * Visit clients as and when required to promote relationships and attract new business * Attend annual overseas trade meetings organised by Head Office - interacting with overseas agents to better understand and develop the trading relationship Essential Criteria: * Minimum of 5 years container shipping experience * Team Leader/Management experience * Proven track record of developing commercial activity within the shipping industry * Excellent organisation skills * Excellent verbal and written communications skills * Ability to work to tight deadlines * High level of computer skills, with good working knowledge of current Microsoft applications * Full clean driving license * Sound geographical knowledge * Good numeracy and mathematical ability, and understanding of currency fluctuations/adjustments Please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link