FCL Inside Sales Coordinator – VR/21617
The Client & Role:
Our client, a well-known freight forwarding and logistics company, is looking for an FCL Inside Sales Coordinator to join their team in Basildon.
Duties of the FCL Inside Sales Coordinator:
- React to quotations received in a timely manner, optimum turnaround time 1 hour of receipt.
- All quotes to be issued via Topaz to give full visibility of how many quotes are being issued per client.
- Negotiate rates with carriers/hauliers.
- When preparing a quote, compare contract rates in place from various carriers ensuring all elements of the rates are included so that total costs are compared rather than freight alone.
- Follow up quotes given seeking clients feedback on how competitive our rates were.
- Keep a log of client’s feedback and circulate to sales team.
- When a booking is received based on a quote given, enter all costs onto the system, detailing contract no quote was based on and any special requirements.
- Send to operations team to arrange booking accordingly.
The successful FCL Inside Sales Coordinator will receive a salary of £24-28k depending on experience.
If you’re interested in the FCL Inside Sales Coordinator, click apply now, or email our Shipping team on shipping@redrecruit.com <mailto:shipping@redrecruit.com>
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