Our client, a freight forwarder is looking for an Export Sales Coordinator to join their office in Barking.

3. Main responsibilities and tasks

• Provide sea freight quotations across multiple export trades in line with HQ policies, ensuring all agreements are accurately filed and promptly updated within the global EDI system
• Drive additional business opportunities by developing existing accounts and proactively engaging with new customers to help achieve HQ KPI s
• Identify and develop small to mid-size NAC opportunities, coordinating rate proposals in consultation with the BCO team
• Promote their value-added services, including trucking, customs clearance, and warehousing in collaboration with the Supply Chain team
• Initiate free time applications, ensuring all documentation is provided and maintained accurately
• Resolve pricing-related invoice queries efficiently and with attention to detail
• Participate in Teams calls or face-to-face meetings when requested by the line manager
• Conduct general market research to identify and support the development of new business opportunities

4. Requirements

• Proven experience within a shipping environment
• Strong MS office skills, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint intermediate level and above
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Attention to details and problem-solving skills

5. Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 20 Days annual leave plus BH s increasing with service
• Life assurance of 4 times annual salary
• EPA scheme
• (email address removed) inc. Virtual GP appointments, wellbeing, finance etc. app based
• Pension scheme