Job Title
Freight Forwarder
Reports To
The Freight Forwarder will report to Road Freight Division Manager.
Responsibilities and Duties
Act as the primary contact for Local Agents, Shippers, Road Carriers and Service Suppliers, providing them with coordinative and collaborative support towards a distinctive service level for our clients.
Build pricing strategies in accordance with client needs, market dynamics and shipment characteristics and at the same time certify that revenue/profit guidelines are met in accordance with budget requirements.
Receive, analyze, and execute incoming orders in cooperation with all involved parties, as per client’s requirements, while utilize logistics ERP & other tools to optimize procedures.
Negotiate rates and book trailers with partnering Hauliers to ensure the smooth flow of cargo from shipper to consignee. Track the shipment in accordance with customer requirements and provide feedback across forwarding stages.
Build strong relationships with customers, understand their business needs, and seek ways to continuously improve cooperation and enhance processes.
Engage with Road Freight Division Manager and Sales Manager to identify market opportunities and draft go-to-market approaches
Requirements
Proven experience in the Freight Forwarding Industry
Dynamic personality with excellent problem-solving planning & organizational skills
Sufficient knowledge of Incoterms and shipping terminology
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Computer literacy in standard software applications (MS Office, Orian ERP etc)
Excellent command of English and Greek language. Spanish, French or Italian is a plus
Benefits
Strong Team
Be a part of a strong and performance driven team in a growing company
Great Environment
Friendly and challenging working environment
Open minded
Welcoming new ideas and forward thinking
Companies We Help
Competitive remuneration package