Hamburg
Altius Talent is hiring on behalf of a leading midsized freight forwarder with a strong international presence and a collaborative, people-driven culture. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sea Freight Export professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys owning their customer accounts from A to Z.
What You’ll Bring to the Team
- Completed vocational training in freight forwarding and logistics or a comparable qualification
- A genuine passion for international logistics and delivering high-quality customer service
- Strong spoken and written communication skills in German and English
- Ability to understand and respond to complex customer requirements
- A friendly, open manner that helps you connect easily with clients, partners, and colleagues
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll take ownership of your customer portfolio and work closely with both internal and external partners to ensure smooth and efficient export operations. Your proactive mindset, organisational skills, and customer focus will be key to your success.
- Manage a portfolio of international customers across sea freight export operations
- Handle spot quotations and daily communication with agents, shipping lines, and clients
- Plan, organise, and monitor international sea freight shipments (FCL/LCL)
- Secure cargo space in a competitive market
- Coordinate transport from port to inland destinations
- Oversee timely preparation and processing of all shipment-related documents
- Ensure compliance with credit limits and profitability of export orders
What’s in It for You
Our client offers a secure position with long-term growth potential in a modern, supportive working environment.
- Permanent full-time position with development opportunities
- Competitive base salary and flexible bonus structures
- Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing development
- Modern and ergonomic office space with hybrid working options
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions
- Bike leasing options and travel cost support (e.g. Germany ticket)
- Flexible working hours and the possibility to work remotely
- A motivated, international team with regular social events