Key Client Specialist

Location: Auckland
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
Reference: BH-1519
Job Published: September 20, 2021
About the Company: A successful medium sized New Zealand owned business that has a great reputation in international freight forwarding.  Why? because they offer a dedicated Account Manager to each of their clients, they take the time to understand their clients business needs, and align their businesses by forging strong relationships and even friendships.

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Key client Specialist to manage a portfolio of clients import shipments from order placement through to delivery.

Duties include:
  • Working closely with sales support, sourcing and negotiating rates with both shipping lines and airlines.
  • Liaising with clients regards rates and lead times
  • Placing overseas orders with agents, confirming space and lead times
  • Keeping clients updated on any delays, whilst forging strong relationships
  • Organise clients visits
Skills & experience:
  • 3+ years in an import customer services, operations or key accounts.
  • Experience quoting and negotiating freight rates
  • The ability to build strong relationships
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proactive and forward thinking
  • Cargowise
Benefits Culture: You will join a great team of Key Client Specialists where your core focus is building solid relationships with your clients.
Although the industry has been very challenging due to Covid - this business are focused on their people and do not encourage long hours.

So if you are feeling a bit burn't out and are needing a change, this role might be what you just need, to find out more - Apply using the online link to Rosalee Fitisemanu