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As an Air Freight Specialist at Aramex, you will be the primary point of contact for clients regarding air freight inquiries. Your role is pivotal in maintaining strong client relationships, while also delivering tailored freight solutions to meet their specific needs. You will play a crucial part in procuring competitive rates, managing shipments from start to finish, and supporting the sales team in securing new business opportunities.
Job Responsibility:
Provide comprehensive air freight solutions to clients, addressing their specific requirements and ensuring satisfaction
Cultivate and nurture strong relationships with clients to foster loyalty and retention
Assist clients in resolving any claims, payment issues, or pending shipments promptly and efficiently
Oversee the entire lifecycle of air freight shipments, ensuring timely and efficient execution from booking to delivery
Support the sales team by providing accurate quotes and actively following up on business opportunities
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to coordinate air freight logistics effectively
Negotiate competitive rates with carriers, agents, and offices to secure the best pricing for clients
Exceed overall freight targets for assigned customers through proactive management and strategic initiatives
Report any operational failures to line management and keep clients informed of any delays or issues
Monitor profit and loss (P&L) metrics and efficiently handle job invoicing
Manage air freight inquiries, prepare quotations, and coordinate with local and international clients
Drive continuous improvement in on-time delivery performance for serviced trade lanes
Ensure accurate adoption of CargoWise and maintain integrity in milestone status updates
Cultivate and manage relationships with customers at the station level to enhance negotiating power and secure competitive rates
Collaborate with the regional pricing desk for requests for quotations (RFQs), projects, and tenders as required
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field
3-4 years of relevant experience in the air freight forwarding industry, with a strong understanding of global trade lanes, airlines, and air freight solutions
Proven experience in customer service and managing key business clients, as well as negotiating rates with the airlines
Familiarity with CargoWise is preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent written communication skills, particularly in crafting professional emails