Our client, a successful third-party freight forwarding and independent customs clearance agent are looking for a Customs Operations Manager to join their team and offices based in Dover, Kent.
On Offer:
- The opportunity to join a financially credible company with excellent market reputation.
- An exciting new leadership role based at new modern offices.
- An attractive salary up to £50,000 (£60K OTE), dependent on skills and experience.
- Brand new modern freehold office working facilities.
- Monday - Friday working pattern.
Main Purpose of the Role:
The Customs Operations Manager, will report to the Director. The ideal candidate will manage, mentor and motivate a team of customs clearance staff and optimise the efficiency and performance of the businesses customs clearance operations.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Customs Operations Manager:
- Working as part of the management team.
- Staff management (Mentoring, motivating and supporting the team).
- Hands on Customs Clearance operations management.
- Profit & Loss responsibility.
- Problem solving where required.
- Identifying areas to improve the efficiency of the business.
- Key Account Management.
- Business development (existing clients & new opportunities).
- Generating & Calculating quotations.
- Compliance management.
- Facilities management.
- Attending the weekly operations / sales / management meetings.
To Be considered:
- Extensive Customs Clearance experience.
- Man Management / Team Leadership experience.
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Good organisational skills.
- Good IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Confident communicator. (Written and verbal)
- A positive and engaging personality.
- Can do sales / customer service orientation.
- Strong work ethic.
- Good attention to detail.
- Calm under pressure.
For more details, please contact Willis Global -a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Supply Chain & Logistics industry