Seafreight Export Manager - Full-Time Basildon

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Seafreight Export Manager to join a growing and well-established freight forwarding business. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills and in-depth experience across FCL and LCL/groupage export operations.

The Role:
You will be responsible for managing the export seafreight team and ensuring the smooth, compliant, and cost-effective handling of all FCL and LCL shipments. This is a hands-on leadership position, requiring strong operational knowledge and the ability to drive performance and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee daily operations for seafreight export, including FCL and LCL (consol/groupage) services

Lead, mentor, and support a team to achieve departmental KPIs and service levels

Manage bookings, documentation, carrier relations, and customs compliance

Develop and maintain strong customer relationships

Monitor financial performance, including profit margins, budgeting, and reporting

Identify areas for improvement and implement process enhancements

Requirements:

Minimum 3 years' management experience in seafreight export operations

Strong knowledge of both FCL and LCL/groupage exports

Proven leadership and team development skills

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

Commercially minded with a proactive, customer-first approach

What's on Offer:

Competitive salary + performance-based incentives

Standard working hours: Monday to Friday

Supportive and professional team environment

Opportunities for career growth and development

Benefits package available

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