Average Export Administrator salary in the UK

Our client, a leading global provider of Logistics and Shipping is looking for an experienced Exports Coordinator for a temporary to permanent role in Colnbrook. Working Monday to Friday 0900 - 1730 the following duties and responsibilities apply: Main Duties & Responsibilities: ·Data entry, booking collections and preparing them for export entry. ·Use various forms of communication to engage with customers regarding bookings and any job queries that they may have .Develop constructive relationships with key customers, understanding the clients’ business and meeting their shipping needs. ·Co-ordination of export groupage and of full-load movements. .Provide transport companies with the relevant information to ensure customer collection / delivery requirements are met. .Monitor incoming mail and highlight potential problem areas to relevant staff. .Promote and maintain image, procedures and standards as set and with management. .Late finish to be done at least once a week for loading and customs completion. .Action other ad hoc duties as requested by team leader. Minimum Requirements: .Minimum 12 months experience in groupage shipping .Good knowledge and experience of exports and customs procedures .Able to work toward and meet deadlines .Computer literate .Able to plan ahead .A proactive attitude .Excellent customer service and communication skills Interested?, please apply and we will be contact M4 Recruitment are an employment business and operates as an equal opportunities employer. Permission to place an advertisement for the above-mentioned role has been given by the company mentioned.

Your new companyHays is working with a Manufacturing business in Telford who is looking for a detail-oriented Export Sales Administrator to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient administration and processing of all orders received by our sales departments. This includes coordinating and planning despatch dates while maintaining customs compliance. Your new roleAs an Export Administrator, your role will involve: Efficiently process all orders received by the sales departments, ensuring coordination and planning of despatch dates.Provide sales support to Business Development Managers and act as a customer response point for Export Distributors.Handle export sales order processing, including order acknowledgement, despatch planning, invoicing, and credit control monitoring across all brands.Provide and log shipping documentation for all exports, ensuring compliance with customs and HMRC regulations.Stay informed of changes to export regulations and implement necessary changes through training, courses, webinars, and Chamber of Commerce updates.Obtain and file proof of export documentation for all export shipments.Support account managers (BDMs) and distributor customers with pricing, delivery queries, product availability, and lead time requests.Liaise with supply chain, warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing departments to coordinate activities.Maintain internal systems and suggest improvements to enhance departmental efficiency.Negotiate competitive freight rates and ensure excellent customer service with freight forwarders.Arrange export of marketing materials for exhibitions and open houses.Address customer complaints and carry out corrective actions.Ensure technical queries are passed to the technical team and responses are provided.Book transport for UK logistics to cover holidays (full training will be given). What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in export sales administration or a similar role.Strong understanding of customs and HMRC regulations.Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.Ability to work effectively as part of a team.Strong communication and customer service skills.Proficiency in using internal systems and suggesting improvements.Experience of liaising with freight forwarders and negotiating rates.Knowledge of Incoterms and best shipping practices. What you'll get in return Competitive salaryFull training providedOpportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive teamCareer development opportunities If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Would you like the rare opportunity to work for a high-quality business with the highest of reputations? Our client is a superb business where you can only admire and respect the owner and the business that has been built, so this is a truly exciting opportunity for someone to join their team. Your key responsibilities will be: As a Export Administrator you will be excited and proud to be working for a unique and well established family owned business supporting the business and its owner. You will be obtaining quotations from couriers, overnight transport, and freight forwarders for Air/Sea/Road shipments and then arranging the bookings. Inputting export worksheets and despatching export samples. Liaising with TNT, FedEx to investigate delayed and missing shipments and dealing with any fleet related telephone calls and emails, making sure they get dealt with in a timely manner. Also staying informed about any changes in export regulations and compliance requirements and attend DGSA courses as directed. Why apply for this role? You would be working for a privately owned company with an excellent reputation in their industry, who have been operating for 40 years! Required skills Proven experience in export administrationKnowledge of international shipping procedures and customs regulationsClear and concise written communicationProficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)High level of accuracy and quality in all written workAbility to persevere and honour commitments to clientsAbility to execute with urgencyPrepare and manage export documentation, including invoices, packing lists, and shipping declarations.