Hybrid Full-time - 3 days in the office

Powered by industry-leading, Our Client delivers import/export air, ocean and road freight forwarding, supply chain management, logistics and specialised services in retail, manufacturing and chemicals.

Client seeks an Airfreight Commercial Manager to lead and manage the Clients airfreight product commercially. Build and develop relationships with key suppliers, airlines and overseas stations as well as clients. Control Clients costs and optimise financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead supplier and overseas partners procurement Control and Manage profit and loss of airfreight team Provide market intelligence and updates on an ongoing basis Promote MVT and I.T. capability Work closely with the pricing and procurement teams on quotations and tender responses Manage Airline and UK supplier relations Manage and maintain overseas partner relations and tariffs Support marketing campaigns and customer entertainment Work as part of a team sharing knowledge and experience proactively Ensure costs and sales are correctly and efficiently transferred into in house systems using tariff management team Travel within the UK with the opportunity to travel internationally to meet with strategic suppliers and contracts General Skills

Minimum 5 years of work experience in Airfreight industry Minimum 5 years of work experience in Air Forwarding Preferred 2+ years experince in a management role Must have a driving licence Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent attention to detail Driven, proactive, team worker with excellent time management and organisation skills

Enthusiastic, flexible, and self-motivated Enthusiastic about opportunity for international travel Thrives in a fast-paced environment May be required to work overtime and/or be flexible in start/finish times