Leeds
Position: Ocean Export Operator\nLocation: Leeds\nSalary: £30,000 - £35,000 (will consider higher for the right candidate) + OTE bonus\n\nOur client, a specialist freight forwarding business, is seeking an Export Account Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of clients, managing their export requirements from start to finish.\n\nThis is a client-facing role with a strong operational focus, overseeing the full export process from quotation through to delivery.\n\nJob Overview\n\nAct as the main point of contact for allocated clients, managing their day-to-day export requirements\nTake full ownership of shipments from initial enquiry through to final delivery\nCoordinate export movements across LCL, FCL, Airfreight, RoRo, and Road freight\nNegotiate rates with shipping lines and suppliers, providing competitive quotations within agreed margins\nFollow up on quotations and support in securing and retaining business\nPrepare and manage all export and customs documentation, ensuring compliance and accuracy\nMonitor shipments throughout, liaising with customers, carriers, and overseas agents, providing regular updates\nArrange UK collections and deliveries from customer load points through to destination\nEnsure all shipment data is accurately recorded and maintained within internal systems\nPrepare and issue sales invoices, and check/authorise supplier invoices for payment\nWork collaboratively within a small team, supporting colleagues and assisting with training where required\nIdentify potential opportunities for growth within existing accounts and flag to managementJob Requirements\n\nPrevious experience within freight forwarding/export operations is essential\nExperience with deep sea exports is advantageous but not essential\nConfident managing client relationships alongside operational responsibilities\nStrong understanding of export processes, documentation, and customs procedures\nAbility to manage multiple shipments and priorities in a fast-paced environment\nComfortable working within a small team and flat management structure\nLooking for a stable, long-term position with ownership of their roleSalary & Benefits\n\n£30,000 - £35,000 (DOE) + Monthly bonus scheme\nMonday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00\nEarly finish Friday (approx. 15:00-15:30, discretionary)\n23 days holiday, plus bank holidays and birthday off\nContributory pension (5% employee / 3% employer)\n24/7 Health & Wellbeing support (including GP access and counselling for staff and family)\nNewly refurbished offices with free on-site parking\nRegular social events and company-funded activities\nAnnual salary and performance reviewsBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.\n\nWe are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for