Key Account Manager

Key Account Manager – Freight Forwarding (Heathrow Area)Salary : £35,000 - £46,000 + CommissionLocation : HeathrowWorking Hours : 09 : 00 – 17 : 00, Monday to Friday (occasional out-of-hours work from home)Experience Required : 10+ years in UK Freight Forwarding (No sponsorship available)Are you a seasoned Freight Forwarder with deep expertise in airfreight imports and a passion for delivering high-quality customer service? Join our team as a Key Account Manager and play a vital role in managing time-critical shipments for a diverse portfolio of clients, including perishable goods and ship spares in transit.Role OverviewYou’ll predominantly manage airfreight imports, but the role also involves handling road freight imports / exports and courier shipments. Our clients rely on fast, efficient, and accurate service, and you’ll ensure their shipments arrive on time, every time.Responsibilities

• Customs Clearance : Handle airfreight shipments using CDS (operating system : Sequoia).
• Documentation : Process road freight exports / imports, including raising T1 documents.
• Cargo Coordination : Work with handling agents at Heathrow (LHR) to release cargo.
• Logistics Management : Arrange collections from LHR and deliveries nationwide.
• Client Quoting : Provide clients with competitive and accurate quotes.
• Administration : Raise invoices and process supplier invoices for paym...