Air Freight Manager

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
Gleeson Recruitment Group

Gleesons has partnered with a Freight business looking for an Air Freight Manager This Opportunity would be best fitted to a professional looking to further grow their career in a well-established business.

Job Title: Air Freight Manager

Locations: Sutton Coldfield (B74)

Salary: Depending on Experience and Network

Duties:

• Supervising daily air freight activities, from flight scheduling to cargo handling, ensuring efficient processes.
• Guiding air freight personnel for smooth operations and peak performance.
• Maintaining high satisfaction levels by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Employing cost-effective measures, negotiating contracts, and managing budgets to minimise expenses.
• Implementing initiatives to enhance processes in line with industry best practices.
• Cultivating partnerships with service providers to ensure reliable and cost-effective services.
• Developing contingency plans for unforeseen disruptions in operations.
• Utilising tech solutions for optimised processes and informed decision-making.
• Providing staff with training to enhance skills in operations, compliance, and customer service.
• Implementing eco-friendly practices to reduce emissions and fuel consumption.
• Contributing to departmental strategic objectives aligned with organisational goals.
• Negotiating competitive rates with service providers to secure favourable pricing.
• Developing and maintaining accurate pricing structures for numerous services and routes.
• Conducting thorough analysis to determine the profitability of pricing strategies.
• Monitoring market trends and competitor pricing for informed decision-making.
• Collaborating with sales to develop pricing proposals tailored to customer needs.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for tariff filing and updates.
• Optimising revenue through pricing strategies and demand forecasting.
• Negotiating and managing contracts to ensure clarity in pricing terms.
• Monitoring and controlling costs associated with freight pricing.
• Analysing customer segments and services for revenue growth opportunities.
• Developing policies for price adjustments based on market conditions.
• Ensuring adherence to pricing terms outlined in contracts.
• Monitoring pricing metrics to evaluate strategy effectiveness.
• Iterating pricing strategies to adapt to market dynamics and business needs.

Ideal Candidate:

• Fluent Air Freight Experience
• Staff Management
• Pricing Experience
• Strong Account Management

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