Dartford, Kent
WR Logistics
Position: Customs Broker & Declarant Location: Dartford, Kent Salary £40,000 + commission/bonus Description Our client is one of the fastest-growing UK independent freight forwarders, achieving a 2021 turnover of £300m. Providing a variety of logistics services that include European Road, Ocean freight, Air and Courier as well as 3PL, E-commerce fulfilment and Customs brokerage service to thousands of clients with global supply chains. We are actively seeking an experienced Customs Broker & Declarant to help manage our day to day customs declaration procedures as well as offering our Customs Brokerage services to new and existing customers. The role will involve selling our customs brokerage services by generating new business leads via account management, networking, advertising or other means of generating interest from potential clients. You must be able to develop a rapport with new clients and set targets for sales and provide the support that will continually improve the relationship. Key Responsibilities Utilise our existing database to source opportunities to develop EU and UK Customs clearance and bureau prospects. Achieve profit growth through effective commercial management of new and existing accounts. Demonstrate growth on a monthly basis and achieve the targets set out in the Bureau scheme. Maximise all revenue opportunities from existing accounts by proactively pursuing underdeveloped areas. Generate new prospect leads and meet customers face to face, via Teams/zoom and via the telephone. Follow the company sales policies and procedures. Implement and onboard new accounts. Update the CRM with records of all sales telephone calls, visits & Opportunities. Prepare and submit monthly reports in a timely fashion. Assist in the development and implementation of new services. Both provide and record timely, accurate, competitive pricing while striving to maintain maximum profit margin. Maintain contact with all clients to ensure high levels of client satisfaction. Conduct company presentations.Skills and Experience Good working knowledge of current and past customs rules and regulations, incoterms Experience developing new business in the customs sector. Ability to attract and secure new clients. Ability to drive and embrace all IT solutions. Strong organisational skillsCompany Benefits Company share scheme Competitive salary and Bonus Scheme 25 days annual leave per annum with an additional purchase scheme Contributory pension scheme Annual bonus Flexible working arrangement with autonomy of diary. Annual birthday leave Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Day off for child’s first day at school Cycle to work schemeWR Transport & Logistics are the recruitment partner for transport jobs and logistics jobs. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy