Description:Argents Express Group is a Family-Owned, US Based, International and Domestic Freight Forwarder/Customs House Broker, Fulfillment and e-Commerce Provider established in 1977 . We have operational offices located in Charleston, SC, Chicago, IL and Seattle, WA. Argents has handling capabilities throughout the USA and worldwide. Our service to our partners & customers is second to none.
We are growing our Air Export team! This is an intermediate level position in the industry and will require a dynamic candidate.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- A fundamental understanding of the processes and documentation requirements involved in international shipping
- Export Operations includes Air Freight Bookings, arranging trucking, routing and all required to successfully route a shipment from origin to destination.
- Export Documentation such as AES filing, master airway bill instruction preparation, house airway bill preparation. Some L/C knowledge is helpful.
- Coordination knowledge of special equipment and specialized shipments (Oversized, HazMat and Perishable cargoes) is a plus
- Initiate and prepare all required documentation for export
- Daily problem resolution
- Daily communication with customers, agents, vendors and government agencies-proactive communication and customer service is key!
- Maintain profitability of accounts and identify opportunities for increasing revenue and profit margins by negotiating pricing with vendors and end quoting clients
- Handling of accounting matters including processing of AP invoices and client billing
- Ensure compliance with various government agencies that monitor our industry - TSA, IATA, FMC, DOT, CBP, Census, etc
- Proactively communicate trade and regulatory information to customers
- Must be able to multitask and be self-motivated
- Create, update and execute SOP’s for new and existing clients
- Assistance in other departments could be required as needed and general office support
Benefits offered:
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Health Plan: Medical, Dental and Vision - 1st of the month after 60 days.
- Life, Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability Insurance - 1st of the month after 60 days
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. 401(k) matching and profit share after 1 year of full time employment
- Continuing education & training
- Fast-paced, challenging, fun and rewarding work environment
Job Type: Full-time
. Requirements:Qualifications:
- High level of customer service
- Professional and proactive communication with all parties involved in each transaction.
- Attention to detail
- Ability to learn, adapt, and thrive under pressure
- Proven organizational and time management skills
Desired experience:
- Freight Forwarding: 2+ years
- 4 Year College Degree or Greater
- Experience with CargowiseOne is preferred but not required
- Dangerous Goods Certification desired but not required-training will be provided if needed.
- Gmail knowledge
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Elgin, IL 60124: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person