Export Operations / Key Account Manager
This is an opportunity to combine your export operations expertise with key account management and customer service in a role where you’ll have genuine ownership.
You’ll work closely with a major client, becoming a trusted point of contact and managing their freight requirements from booking through to delivery.
Why this role?
- Manage a key client relationship while remaining hands-on with operations.
- Own air and sea export shipments from start to finish.
- Build your customer, commercial and account management skills.
- Join a growing team with career progression and leadership opportunities.
The Role
You’ll manage the day-to-day export requirements of key accounts, including:
- Managing client relationships and providing proactive customer service.
- Coordinating bookings, documentation, customs, transport and shipment milestones.
- Liaising with shipping lines, airlines, overseas agents and transport providers.
- Monitoring cargo movements and keeping clients updated.
- Resolving issues quickly and providing practical solutions.
- Negotiating export freight rates and managing commercially sound outcomes.
- Ensuring export documentation and compliance requirements are met.
What we're looking for
We’re looking for a strong Export Operator who enjoys being customer-facing and wants to take the next step into a broader client-focused role.
You’ll ideally have:
- 5+ years’ freight forwarding export experience, strong in sea freight.
- Proven key account & customer service experience with confident client communication.
- Strong CargoWise skills with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, autonomous environment.
What’s on offer?
- Genuine key account ownership.
- Stable and growing freight forwarding business.
- Supportive, collaborative team.
- Onsite parking at the office and client location.
- Opportunity to grow into Key Account Management and commercial responsibilities.
- A role where your experience and client relationships are valued.
Interested? If you’re an experienced Export Operator looking for more client interaction, ownership and career progression, I’d love to have a confidential conversation.
Apply now or contact Melissa Rose on ************ for a confidential discussion.