About the Role
Position: Export Account ManagerLocation: LeedsSalary: £30,000 - £35,000 + OTE bonusOur client, a specialist freight forwarding business, is seeking an Export Account Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of clients, managing their export requirements from start to finish.This is a client-facing role with a strong operational focus, overseeing the full export process from quotation through to delivery.Job OverviewAct as the main point of contact for allocated clients, managing their day-to-day export requirementsTake full ownership of shipments from initial enquiry through to final deliveryCoordinate export movements across LCL, FCL, Airfreight, RoRo, and Road freightNegotiate rates with shipping lines and suppliers, providing competitive quotations within agreed marginsFollow up on quotations and support in securing and retaining businessPrepare and manage all export and customs documentation, ensuring compliance and accuracyMonitor shipments throughout, liaising with customers, carriers, and overseas agents, providing regular updatesArrange UK collections and deliveries from customer load points through to destinationEnsure all shipment data is accurately recorded and maintained within internal systemsPrepare and issue sales invoices, and check/authorise supplier invoices for paymentWork collaboratively within a small team, supporting colleagues and assisting with training where requiredIdentify potential opportunities for growth within existing accounts and flag to managementJob RequirementsPrevious experience within freight forwarding/export operations is essentialExperience with deep sea exports is advantageous but not essentialConfident managing client relationships alongside operational responsibilitiesStrong understanding of export processes, documentation, and customs proceduresAbility to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced environmentComfortable working within a small team and flat management structureLooking for a stable, long-term position with ownership of their roleSalary & Benefits£30,000 - £35,000 (DOE) + Monthly bonus schemeMonday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00Early finish Friday (approx. 15:00-15:30, discretionary)23 days holiday, plus bank holidays and birthday offContributory pension (5% employee / 3% employer)24/7 Health & Wellbeing support (including GP access and counselling for staff and family)Newly refurbished offices with free on-site parkingRegular social events and company-funded activitiesAnnual salary and performance reviewsBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.