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International Logistics Account Manager

K International Transport Co., Inc. - Greater New York City Area

Job description

An international third-party logistics company (freight forwarder) located in downtown Manhattan has an immediate opening for a full-time, salaried account manager in its export department.  At least two years of previous relevant logistics experience is required, as is a four-year college degree.  Foreign languages are a plus.  Salary commensurate with experience. Candidates must be highly organized, quick learners and able to work well under pressure. No calls or faxes please.

Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.  Successful applicants will be asked to show proof that they can legally work in the US.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage export shipments by coordinating with steamship lines, shippers, truckers, warehouses, and all relevant parties.  Responsibilities include: arranging bookings, arranging inland transportation, tracking shipments and following up with all necessary parties throughout the entire shipping process.

• Maintain communication with customers, carriers, truckers and vendors.

• Convert cargo dimensions into proper weight and volume metrics in order to calculate the correct shipping rate.

• Follow up with existing and potential customers via phone and email.

• Maintain and negotiate carrier rates in order to provide competitive pricing.

• Provide rate quotations to new and existing customers.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of international sea, air and road transportation for exports including geographical knowledge of USA and other countries.

• Knowledge of international transportation documentation including bills of lading, commercial invoices, purchase orders, packing lists, dock receipts, etc.

• Understanding of Incoterms.

• Highly organized,  quick learner, able to work well under pressure with strong time management skills.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt and work within a team environment.

• Ability to build and maintain positive business relationships.

• Ability to balance multiple duties while maintaining attention to detail.

• At least two (2) years of previous, relevant logistics experience.

• Four-year college degree.

• Foreign languages are a plus.

CANDIDATES THAT FULFILL THIS PROFILE PLEASE SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ADDRESS: Franziska Klebe / fklebe@

About this company

K International Transport Co., Inc is a full-service freight forwarder founded over 20 years ago. Based in New York City, the heart of American international commerce, our location allows same-day access to most of the steamship lines, airlines and letter of credit departments at financial institutions.

Hired by either side to a transaction, we help bridge the gap between suppliers and buyers, We offer logistical international shipping services expertise for project cargo, including containers and oversized break-bulk shipping. . We specialize in overseas car shipping, heavy equipment shipping, international boat shipping, trailer shipping and more. We have an extensive network of overseas agents with whom we work directly, giving us a global reach. The more complicated the transaction, the more help we can provide. We handle everything from door to door. For those unfamiliar with letters of credit, we offer consulting assistance and direct negotiation to obtain payment.

Rather than passing you from department to department as your shipment progresses, we assign each customer to a dedicated employee who will be your primary point of contact throughout the entire transaction. Management has over 35 years of experience in various methods of shipping. Many clients have been with us since our inception, quality customer service is not just a slogan, it’s a philosophy we put into practice, and you don’t need to take our word for it -references for commercial enterprises are available upon request.

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