Shipping Manager

We are looking for someone who can take full ownership of all international shipping operations within the business, as well as the day-to-day running and development of this small department. We are looking for someone who has experience in fine art and high value goods and can bring ideas and improvements to the business

Initially, you would be the sole person within the department, however the long-term plan is for you to help grow and scale the department over time, including eventually recruiting and building your own team as the business continues to grow.

Based near to Heathrow the hours are Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm Salary £ 40-45k

Duties Include:

Manage all export and import shipments end-to-end

Coordinate international freight movements by air, sea and road

Liaise with airlines, shipping lines, freight partners and overseas agents

Prepare international shipping quotations

Obtain and manage freight rates from suppliers and agents

Build accurate operational costings

Support pricing strategy and margin control

Coordinate with warehouse and transport teams

Manage shipping workflow within Salesforce

Help improve systems, workflow and operational structure

Required Skills

Experience within international shipping, freight forwarding or specialist logistics

Experience preparing freight quotations and operational costings

Strong understanding of import/export operations

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple shipments simultaneously

Strong IT and systems capability