Freight Forwarder - Exhibitions

Tonbridge, Kent

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Exciting, challenging and rewarding opportunity for a candidate who is outgoing, confident and organised that enjoys working in the Freight Forwarding and International Logistics industry, would be advantageous to have experience of handling Exhibition Logistics. Must be commercially aware and able to present well to customers in person, some overseas travel required for periods up to a maximum of 2 weeks. Office based 9-5 role in Kent.
Key responsibilities - Freight Forwarder- Exhibitions
Working with new and existing clients to achieve sales growth to agreed targets
Assist in quotes for freight tenders, oversees enquiries and logistic proposals
Input real time data using the company CRM system on leads, opportunities, and actions
Drafting and sending appropriate sales correspondence & Follow up calls
Development of global Agents, approved Vendors List.
Coordination of international/European division work in relation to various exhibitions, events, private product launches
On-site representation at exhibitions globally
The provision of excellent customer service
Accounts housekeeping including quotations and invoicing
Budget management and cost control.
Liaison with the Business Development Manager and Operations team
Candidate Experience - Freight Forwarder - Exhibitions

Multi-modal freight forwarding experience
Minimum 3 years experience Exhibition Logistics or Multi Modal freight forwarding experience.
Good Commercial Awareness
Excellent planning and organisation skills
Track record of working to set timescales
Strong communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Events and Exhibition experience advantageous
Experience of using CRM systems

Continuous Improvement:
Work with the team to continually improve processes and business performance
Support changes in the role necessary to take the department and business forward
Work to achieve personal objectives set at appraisals and or those set monthly or quarterly
Required skills