Job Title: Freight Forwarding Specialist

Industry: Logistics

Functional Expertise:

Job type: Permanent

Location:
Botswana

Company Overview:
Freedom 77 Recruitment is seeking candidates to work in the freight forwarding and logistics industry. We specialize in connecting skilled professionals to meaningful opportunities while maintaining confidentiality for our clients.

Job Summary:
The Freight Forwarding Specialist will be responsible for managing all import and export-related business activities, including handling international freight across various modes of transport (ocean, air, cross-border, and multimodal). The role requires fostering professional relationships with carriers, customers, and network offices to ensure efficient operations and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all import and export business activities to meet customer expectations and company standards.
• Maintain professional relationships with carriers and procure freight rates, space, and services based on market conditions.
• Contribute to customer retention and business growth through effective client engagement.
• Communicate effectively with network offices to address inquiries and convert them into business opportunities.
• Respond to RFQs and related inputs, and implement instructions from the Head of Department for air and ocean freight operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, applicable rules, regulations, and local laws in all actions.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant working experience in an established and compliant freight forwarding company.
• Preference will be given to candidates with proven managerial experience in the freight forwarding industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a reputable institution.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and ability to take initiative.
• Excellent management, interpersonal, and communication skills, with a high level of tolerance and adaptability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.
• A mindset geared towards continuous learning.

Application Deadline:7th March 2025

How to Apply:
Register or log in to our website and submit your CV and cover letter. We recommend downloading and using our CV template, available under the "JOBS" section on our website, to streamline your application process.

Contact Information:

• Website: www.freedom77.org
• Email: info@freedom77.org

Disclaimer:

Applying for this job does not guarantee placement nor does it guarantee placement of the specific job post applied for.

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