Exports Executive

Exports Executive

Tilbury, Essex

Up to £35,000 (depending on experience)

We are working with a busy multimodal freight forwarding company based in Tilbury that is looking to recruit a proactive and detail-oriented Exports Executive. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in export operations across air and sea freight who is looking to progress their career within a fast-paced and supportive logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate export shipments via air and sea freight

Communicate effectively with customers, hauliers, and carriers

Arrange bookings with shipping lines and airlines

Organise collections, ensuring vessel and flight deadlines are met

Complete customs entries and export declarations

Prepare and process export documentation, including manifests and certificates of origin

Ensure compliance with country-specific shipping requirements

Liaise with warehouses to confirm screening and weight checks

Finalise shipment documentation and monitor departures

Raise invoices and send pre-alerts to overseas agents

Follow up post-delivery to ensure customer satisfaction

About You

Minimum 2 years’ experience in export operations (air and sea freight)

Strong knowledge of export documentation and customs procedures

Experience using systems such as CNS, Destin8

High attention to detail with strong organisational skills

Confident communicator with a professional and friendly approach

Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word

A strong team player with a proactive and flexible attitude

Good English and numeracy skills

What’s on Offer

Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience

Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team

Career development within a growing freight forwarding business

If you are an experienced Exports Executive looking to join a dynamic multimodal freight forwarding team in Tilbury, we would love to hear from you.

This role is being handled by Chloe Wadhams & Holly Ensoll, Transport, Logistics & Distribution Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment

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