Location: Hamburg, Germany
Salary: Up to €65,000
Company Overview:
Alitus Talent is partnering with a growing German freight forwarder seeking experienced Sea Freight Specialists to join their team based in Hamburg. The company operates two offices in Germany and six additional offices worldwide, offering a global presence and career growth opportunities.
Position Overview:
As a Sea Freight Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end sea freight process, with a primary focus on exports and some import activities. This role involves handling the complete forwarding process, from pricing and procurement to tender management. You will also play a key role in maintaining and developing relationships with key accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the entire sea freight process from start to finish, with a focus on export operations.
- Handle import processes as needed.
- Coordinate pricing, procurement, and tender management activities.
- Maintain and manage key customer accounts.
- Collaborate with the operations team to ensure smooth and efficient freight handling.
- Communicate effectively with both local and international offices.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in sea freight operations, preferably within a freight forwarding environment.
- Strong knowledge of export and import procedures.
- Experience in pricing, procurement, and tender management.
- Excellent customer relationship management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in German and English.
- Salary of up to €65,000 + additional perks/company benefits
- Opportunity to work in a growing forwarder within Hamburg.
- Be part of a globally connected team with career progression opportunities.
- Engage with key industry accounts and take on a varied and challenging role.
If you are an experienced sea freight professional looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!