Key Account Coordinator / Specialist – Seafreight
CV-LibraryB23, Gravelly Hill, City and Borough of BirminghampermanentPosted: 26 August 2026
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Birmingham
£33,000
Company Profile
Key Account Coordinator required for a well-established and successful SME freight forwarding business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deep Sea Import Operator to join a supportive and professional environment, take on a varied role and develop their career while managing a key customer account.
What’s on offer?
* Office Based
* 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
* Twice-Yearly Discretionary Bonus
* Enhanced Pension Scheme
* Health Scheme Benefits
* Comprehensive Handover & On-the-Job Training
What will you do as a Key Account Coordinator?
* Manage and coordinate Deep Sea Import shipments from booking through to delivery
* Complete and control UK Import Customs Declarations
* Create and manage IPAFFS notifications and CHEDs where required
* Coordinate with customers, suppliers, shipping lines, hauliers and internal operational teams
* Monitor vessel schedules, shipment progress and ETA changes, providing timely updates
* Maintain accurate operational, customs, costing and billing records
* Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, commodity information and origin data
What do you need as a Key Account Coordinator?
* Previous experience in Deep Sea Import Freight Forwarding is essential
* Practical experience of completing and controlling UK Import Customs Declarations
* Experience reviewing and processing shipment and customs documentation
* Ability to manage multiple live shipments and competing deadlines
* Confident and professional customer communication skills
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Job ID: 11278
Birmingham
£33,000
Company Profile
Key Account Coordinator required for a well-established and successful SME freight forwarding business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deep Sea Import Operator to join a supportive and professional environment, take on a varied role and develop their career while managing a key customer account.
What’s on offer?
* Office Based
* 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
* Twice-Yearly Discretionary Bonus
* Enhanced Pension Scheme
* Health Scheme Benefits
* Comprehensive Handover & On-the-Job Training
What will you do as a Key Account Coordinator?
* Manage and coordinate Deep Sea Import shipments from booking through to delivery
* Complete and control UK Import Customs Declarations
* Create and manage IPAFFS notifications and CHEDs where required
* Coordinate with customers, suppliers, shipping lines, hauliers and internal operational teams
* Monitor vessel schedules, shipment progress and ETA changes, providing timely updates
* Maintain accurate operational, customs, costing and billing records
* Review commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, commodity information and origin data
What do you need as a Key Account Coordinator?
* Previous experience in Deep Sea Import Freight Forwarding is essential
* Practical experience of completing and controlling UK Import Customs Declarations
* Experience reviewing and processing shipment and customs documentation
* Ability to manage multiple live shipments and competing deadlines
* Confident and professional customer communication skills
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Job ID: 11278