• With the help and direction of the Seafreight/Airfreight Manager, creates and executes quotes and bids received
• Direct and manage Import, Export, as well as project development from beginning to end. 
• Identifies resources needed and proactively communicates with necessary parties 
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of customer business within their scope
• Effectively applies company methodology and enforces project standards and safety protocols 
• Minimizes our exposure and risk on projects and oversized cargo 
• Ensures shipment documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately. 
• Identifies business development and "add-on" sales opportunities as they relate to customers business 
• Effectively conveys project message in both written and verbal business development discussions. 
• Timely billing in accordance with company standards and KPI’s 
• Keeps stakeholders well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news. 
• Effectively communicates relevant shipment movement to line manager 
• Manages and coordinates all Sales visits for company agents and overseas management.
• Works closely with the Department Manager to provide Sales Leads to Key Sellers, Field Sales, Branch Managers, Regional VPs that have potential to become successful customers. 
• Knowledge in databases and research that provide potential leads for the company network. 
• Supports Projects Manager in developing and providing current market research for any Program/Project. 
• Continuous completion of quoting and bids to help support various RFQ’s 

Requirements:

• Ability to bring project to successful completion 
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products. 
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. 
• Experience working with deadlines 
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. 
• Excellent written and oral communications skills. 
• Quoting oversized, out of gauge, and special equipment 
• Throughout understanding of how to book charters, breakbulk, oversized shipments 
• Reacts to project and shipment adjustments and alterations promptly, and efficiently. 
• Minimum 5 to 7 years project coordination/freight forwarding experience 
• Bachelors or Masters Degree required in Business Administration, Project Management, or related fields.  
• Ability to effectively present information to top management.  
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully. 
• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion. 
• Strong communication and organizational skills. 
• Strong decision-making skills 
• Structured work approach 
• Process oriented 
• Ability to work effectively under pressure 
• Strong leadership and ability to build a strong team environment 
• Multitask oriented and able to work in a fast environment 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel 

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to stand, and walk
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods
• Regularly uses arms to reach, hands and fingers for computer and phone use
• Speaking clearly and listening for heavy phone contact
• Requires close-up and computer screen distance vision ability