Freight Apprentice

Using your sales skills to gain new customers, you will nurture & develop them to build your own portfolio of trading accounts. Being their 1 point of contact, you will act as a 1 stop shop servicing all aspects of their freight needs and building long term relationships with both customers and suppliers.   Although dealing with mainly road based movements – (UK and European imports and exports) you will also provide solutions for customs, air freight and sea freight shipments - offering a global solution to your expanding client base.   You will be responsible for gaining enquiries from your client base, contacting our partners for pricing, quoting and managing the shipment from start to finish in line with your customers requirements.   You will book and manage your own shipments, request the relevant customs paper work and keep your clients updated along the way.  You will be tasked with resolving issues quickly and effectively as and when they arise whilst being a good communicator and providing the highest level of customer care. This is a fast paced, target focused environment and we are looking for talented sales professionals to develop into Freight Account Managers and join our vibrant, lively and dynamic team.

Training Outcome:

Clear career path and progression from Apprentice to Trainee Freight Account Manager to fully fledged Freight Account Manager. This will involve incremental salary increases and eligibility to enter onto company bonus scheme in due course. Company car may also be available once they become a fully fledged Freight Account Manager.



Employer Description:
Quality Freight Services Ltd is 30 years old this year. The company is an International Freight Forwarder with multiple offices across the UK, dealing with road, sea and air freight shipments along with our own internal customs dept

Working Hours :
5 days per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.15pm / 45 mins for lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,1 year sales experience


  • Location: Unit C, Centenary Works 150 Little London Road Sheffield S8 0UJ
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: SKILLS OFFICE NETWORK LTD
  • Posted: 23-Apr-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk