Multimodal Freight Operator

Multimodal Freight Operator / Business Development

Know freight? Love customers? Got a commercial edge?

This could be a brilliant opportunity for an experienced freight professional who enjoys the operational side of logistics but also has the personality and commercial instinct to build relationships, spot opportunities and help grow business.

Our client is a growing multimodal freight and logistics business based in Oldham, providing Ocean, Air, European Road Freight and Worldwide Shipping solutions.

They are looking for someone who genuinely understands freight forwarding and can confidently manage shipments from booking through to final delivery – but this isn’t just an operations role.

We want someone who can talk to customers, develop accounts and isn’t afraid to pick up the phone and create new opportunities.

What will you be doing?

You’ll have a varied role combining freight operations, customer management and business development, including:

Managing Ocean, Air and European Road freight shipments from booking to delivery

Arranging collections, deliveries and overseas movements

Liaising with customers, carriers, hauliers and overseas agents

Preparing and managing shipping and customs documentation

Monitoring shipments and proactively keeping customers updated

Resolving operational issues quickly and professionally

Building strong relationships with existing customers

Identifying additional freight opportunities within current accounts

Following up enquiries, quotes and potential new business

Proactively approaching prospective customers and helping generate new accounts

Producing competitive freight quotations and following them through

Working closely with the Directors and wider team to help grow the business

Keeping systems, shipment information and customer records accurate and up to date

Who are we looking for?

First and foremost, you need to know freight.

You’ll ideally have:

Previous freight forwarding experience

Good multimodal knowledge across Road, Air and/or Ocean Freight

Experience managing shipments from start to finish

A good understanding of freight documentation and customs processes

Strong customer service and relationship-building skills

Commercial awareness and the ability to recognise a sales opportunity

Confidence speaking to existing and prospective customers

The personality to build rapport and turn conversations into business

Excellent organisation and attention to detail

A proactive, energetic approach

You don’t necessarily need to be a polished freight salesperson already. If you’re an experienced freight operator who has strong customer relationships, enjoys the commercial side and would like the opportunity to develop into a more sales-focused position, we’d really like to hear from you.

Why join?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing business where you can have a genuine impact.

Rather than being pigeonholed into either operations or sales, you’ll have the opportunity to use your freight knowledge, build your commercial skills and play an important part in the company’s continued growth.

£32,000–£38,000 basic salary, depending on experience, plus an attractive bonus/commission structure. The role is fully office based with free on-site parking

If you’re an experienced freight professional in the Greater Manchester area and fancy a role with a little more variety, autonomy and commercial opportunity, apply today for a confidential conversation.